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Andrew Musgrove

Jamie Carragher picks one player as the reason Newcastle United aren't in a relegation fight

Newcastle United were sitting eight points above the relegation zone at the moment that Premier League was paused - and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has picked one player as to the reason why.

The Liverpool legend highlighted Martin Dubravka's performances this season as a key element to United sitting relatively comfortably in the top-flight table.

Dubravka was set for a return to training later this month after suffering a knee injury in the game against Southampton last month.

Up until that point, he had been ever-present in United's league side and had put several man-of-the-match displays in - impressing Carragher.

"I think the Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is probably as big of an influence on their team as any goalkeeper.

“I'm not saying he's the second or third best goalkeeper in the Premier League, but I think in terms of where you see Newcastle in the table, I think a lot of that is to do with the goalkeeper. He's right up near the top of the list and he plays a big role in the fact Newcastle aren't embroiled in a relegation fight.”

Dubravka has been working on his rehabilitation via video call with club physios to make sure he is ready for action for when the season resumes.

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