Pardew looks for strong finish

Pardew appears for strong end
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is hoping his big gamers can serve up a rousing finish to the season soon after the nerves returned to Tyneside. Related Stories City open to Toure return Coyle tranquil on Euro chances Kuyt treble downs United Fletcher earns Wolves deserved draw In Photographs: Kuyt treble sees Manchester United beaten at Anfield

Jagielka frustrated by period of ups and downs
Four points adrift of the top rated 6 at the ultimate whistle, however only 6 factors obvious of the relegation places. Newcastle and Everton are two teams who still don’t know what the final weeks of the season will provide them. Equally epitomise the inconsistency of so numerous Premier League teams, which explains why a remarkably high range are nevertheless eyeing the Europa League soon after any win – and worrying about …

Ferguson to play through the ache
Birmingham are set to gamble on influential midfielder Barry Ferguson taking part in with a broken rib in their bid to secure Barclays Premier League survival. Related Stories Van Persie makes dismissal ‘total joke’ Wenger fumes at ref as Barcelona eliminate Arsenal Moyes: Arteta finding kind Coates backs Premier League move Gill defends Rooney response