Owen fires Magpies to victory

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The 28-year-old, whose contractual situation will be discussed next week, came off the bench to claim the headlines with a precious winner.

Owen missed most of pre-season as he recovered from a bout of mumps and a calf injury, but he made the difference on Saturday.

On as a substitute for the injured Obafemi Martins, he glanced a header past Jussi Jaaskelainen from Geremi's cross in the 71st minute to snatch victory.

Goalkeeper Shay Given was also hugely influential. He had earlier kept out Kevin Nolan's penalty with Bolton threatening to spoil the party. Nolan's misery was compounded when he sent a late header wide.

The Trotters were committed and well-organised and worked desperately hard to deny their hosts space and time on the ball, which proved a hugely effective ploy.

On the few occasions they were threatened, central defenders Gary Cahill and former Magpie Andy O'Brien were equal to the task.

With 59 minutes gone, Gretar Steinsson's cross flicked off Joey O'Brien's head and hit Steven Taylor's arm, and referee Steve Bennett pointed to the spot.

Nolan drilled the ball low to Given's left and the Irishman pulled off a fine save to spare his side further punishment.

Danny Guthrie recycled an Charles N'Zogbia corner to Geremi, whose right-footed cross allowed the unmarked Owen to glance a header past the stranded Jaaskelainen to set his side on their way to three points.