Shearer relying on last-day drama

Published : 16 May 2009 17:57:11

Alan Shearer refused to give up on Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival after a 1-0 defeat by Fulham threw the side back into the drop-zone.The Magpies now travel to Aston Villa needing at least a point with the hope that Hull lose at home to champions Manchester United. "It is going to the last fixture of the season and we have to get a better result than Hull," said boss Shearer. "But I'm sure there will be one or two twists and turns on the final day." The Magpies were markedly .... read more