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Wigan 0 - Newcastle 1. It wasn't brilliant, but it was a critical, necessary victory for Newcastle United. The defense held well. Newcastle won the midfield battle. Goalkeeper Steve Harper marked

Tottenham 2, Newcastle 0. It wasn't unexpected. It was just disheartening to see Newcastle hold the Spurs well during the first half, and then lost control of the game in the

It was a game to forget at St. James' Park on Boxing Day, as Newcastle were swept away by Manchester City 3-1. It was the Magpies' second defeat in three games.

Perhaps Alan Pardew will be an invisible manager. He wasn't needed last Saturday as the Lads were out to prove that they could win at home - something they had only