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London - Newcastle boss John Carver has admitted his players are in danger of developing a mental block after an unwanted club record of seven consecutive Premier League defeats that has left them just five points above the relegation zone.
High-profile former Newcastle players Michael Owen and Alan Shearer have both claimed their old club will struggle to earn another point this season, as they aim to avoid a repeat of their performance in 2009 when they dropped into the Championship.
Interim head coach Carver's hopes of landing the role on a permanent basis have been ended by a run of just two wins in 16 games since taking temporary charge following Alan Pardew's departure to Crystal Palace in January.
