STARING INTO THE ABYSS

Owen, who has not scored since 10 January, misses Newcastle's must-win home clash against Fulham with a groin strain.

Mark Viduka starts up front, and has what looks like a legitimate goal disallowed, before Diomansy Kamara scores a winner for the visitors to leave the Magpies one point from safety.

To make matters worse, Bassong is sent off in the second half and misses Newcastle's last game of the season against Aston Villa.