Krul blow for Magpies

Newcastle keeper Tim Krul is a doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Southampton after leaving last night Europa League clash at Metalist Kharkiv with an ankle injury.

The Holland international was hurt by a Jonathan Cristaldo challenge and hobbled away from the Metalist Stadium on crutches, but manager Alan Pardew is hopeful that he can retain his place in the team despite putting Rob Elliot on alert.