Newcastle are out of the bottom three after Alan Shearer’s side beat North-east rivals Middlesbrough 3-1. But with just two games left can they still beat the drop?

Xabi Alonso’s agent has rubbished reports linking the Liverpool midfielder with a move away from Anfield.

Recent reports have suggested Manchester City and Arsenal were lining up moves for the Spanish international.

Alonso’s future at Anfield has been the subject of speculation for some time after a move to Juventus failed to go through last summer.

Alonso’s agent Ignacio Ibanez insists he has not heard anything from anyone and that the player is happy at Liverpool.

“I know nothing about these reports [of interest from City],” Ibanez told skysports.com.

“As Xabi has always said he is happy at Liverpool and focused on them.”

Newcastle are out of the bottom three after Alan Shearer’s side beat North-east rivals Middlesbrough 3-1. But with just two games left can they still beat the drop?

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