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Newcastle's superb season concluded on a disappointing note with defeat at Everton as the Magpies' hopes of a top-four finish came to an end with a 3-1 defeat.
The Toffees opened
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson is hoping for a return to the defensive resilience which characterised their start to the season to help in the charge for Europe.
The Magpies conceded only eight goals in
Thomas Vermaelen struck in the fifth minute of injury time as fourth-placed Arsenal moved to within one point of bitter rivals Tottenham with a dramatic 2-1
Brighton pulled off an FA Cup fourth-round shock by dumping out Barclays Premier League high-flyers Newcastle 1-0 at the Amex Stadium.
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Defender Mike Williamson is refusing to look too far ahead as Newcastle attempt to remain in the upper reaches of the Barclays Premier League table.
The 28-year-old
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson made his return from an ankle injury with a 45-minute outing in the reserves 1-1 draw with Bolton.
The former Watford man
Defender Richard Stearman is Wolves' major new fitness doubt for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle.
Stearman suffered a toe injury during the 2
Aston Villa will be without Emile Heskey and Jermaine Jenas for the home Barclays Premier League game against Newcastle.
Former England striker Heskey looks set to
Sammy Ameobi picked the perfect moment to score his first Newcastle goal and send the Magpies through to the third round of the Carling Cup with a 2-1
Winger Hatem Ben Arfa is Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's only injury absentee for their opening Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The Frenchman is
Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa is unlikely to play again this season after suffering
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson looks set to be out for the rest of the season after breaking his arm during a training session
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was pleased his side overcame the "Andy Carroll factor"
Everton boss David Moyes has challenged his players to drag themselves up
Phil Jagielka was the hero as Everton's 2-1 victory condemned Newcastle to a fifth league defeat of the season
Arsene Wenger may be grateful for small mercies as he returns to work on Monday.
The
Alan Pardew is expected to be confirmed as Newcastle manager on Thursday after owner Mike
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has agreed a new five-and-a-half year deal which ties him to the club until 2016
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has been handed a three-match ban for
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has been handed a three-match ban for violent conduct against Bolton
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has denied a Football Association charge of violent
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has denied a Football Association charge of violent conduct
Newcastle's Mike Williamson could face a charge over his challenge on Bolton's Johan Elmander
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has been charged with violent conduct following an
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton will welcome back his big guns for Sunday
