In Focus: Newcastle's Premier League legends, from Alan Shearer to Shola Ameobi

Newcastle have experienced lofty peaks and deep troughs in the Premier League era — but they have rarely been short of talented stars. We take a look at five of the Tynesiders' greatest players over the past 30 years.

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