Magpies Gunned Down

Newcastle Utd suffered a defeat at Arsenal and suggesting new recruits are badly needed at St. James Park.

After the transfer of James Milner the other day, Newcastle has lost a bit of bite on midfield.

2 goals from Robin Van Persie and another coming from Denielson made a misery of a warm afternoon for the traveling supporters, which owner Mike Ashley amongst the crowd.

Joey Barton was introduced on the pitch in the second half but the scoreline remains till the end.

Kevin Keegan has already announced about 3 ~ 4 players coming in by the transfer dateline and we'll see who comes through the doors.

Emirates Game Preview

Newcastle United travel to the capital for an intense game against Arsene Wenger's youth camp in today's pulsating encounter at the Emirates stadium.

Fit again Micheal Owen will be leading the Magpies to the frontline as they prepared themselves against one of the big four in the Premiership.


Steven Taylor has recovered from injury which means he is likely to start after being rested against midweek Carling Cup opposition, Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

Damien Duff, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka, Shola Ameobi are all nursing injuries. Surprise recall also to midfielder Joey Barton to side but he's more likely to be on the bench.

Hope it will be 3rd time lucky for King Kev this time around.