Newcastle United 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers - HT

Kevin Keegan recall Shola Ameobi to pairing with Michael Owen in United attack to replace the calf injury hit Mark Viduka. United bench is full of the academy graduates as Newcastle is missing seven first team players today.

Owen is wearing the captain armband in the absence of Geremi's on duty for his country and Alan Smith being suspended for his red card against Manchester United last weekend.