Style counts for nothing when you get relegated and Newcastle United boss Alan Shearer will forgo a good performance if the result is positive.

 

Without a win since taking charge, Shearer leads his team to White Hart Lane knowing that only three points will do. 18^th place is not good enough for Premiership survival and with a tough run in, the trip to the capital is an ideal opportunity to claim a win. Points are the most important thing," said the former England captain, "I believe in trying to play the game the right way, if there is a right way, but I don't really care to be honest.”

Shearer is expected to keep faith with Michael Owen and there would never be a better time for the former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker to find his goal touch again. “Michael needs a goal like all strikers do, but one thing we know is that he away from trying to get them," said Shearer "I wouldn't bet against him having a big day in the last six games."