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Toon Striker to miss out against Boro
Newcastle United, 16:28, December 18, 2009 ,
Striker Andy Carroll will be suspended as Newcastle face Middlesbrough at St James' Park on Saturday.
Carroll will miss the clash after picking up his fifth booking of the season but Danny Guthrie is available after missing last week's match against Barnsley.
Ahead of the game, Toon boss Chris Hughton has warned Newcastle to not rule out Boro being in the top two come the end of the season.
And, despite Boro being 17 points behind his team, Hughton has warned against any complacency- especially as it is a local derby.
He told the Gazette: "I thought at the start of the season they would be right up there with us, and I still think that they could be again come the end of the season."