Source: Eurosport
Midfield duo still missing
Newcastle will again be without midfielders Nicky Butt and Danny Guthrie for the home clash with Reading at St James` Park.[LNB]Butt (hand) and Guthrie (hamstring) missed the opening-day draw at West Brom although they are back in training and should return for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday.[LNB]Goalkeeper Steve Harper will take his place in the line-up. The 34-year-old was forced off at half-time and taken to hospital for tests on a head injury after clashing with team-mate Shola Ameobi in the build-up to West Brom`s opening goal.[LNB]Dutchman Tim Krul replaced Harper for the second half and produced several superb saves as the Magpies secured a 1-1 draw thanks to Damien Duff`s equaliser.
