Lovenkrands blow for Magpies

Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands' season could be over because of injury.

Magpies boss Alan Pardew has confirmed the Denmark international, whose contract expires in the summer, may not play again this term because of a thigh problem.

Pardew said: "We have got a bad injury this week - Peter Lovenkrands has really hurt his thigh."

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