Wayne Rooney was under the microscope following his red card in the Champions League against Villarreal but even he failed to enlighten a dull game.

In a match of predictable industry but few genuine chances, only Steven Gerrard looked like providing a winner. The returning Anfield skipper went close with a header, forced a good save from Edwin van der Sar and provided the assist for two wasted Luis Garcia efforts, yet still had to settle for a point.

Just minutes after the final whistle it was reported that Roy Keane suffered a broken bone in his foot during the stalemate. It is not certain when the Irishman picked up the injury but he is thought to have broken the third metatarsal in his left foot and could be out for up to two months.

Owen headed home Newcastle's second goal in the 68th minute, five minutes after Alan Shearer had broken the deadlock with a classic free-kick.

Despite Steven Taylor's 75th-minute sending-off for a second bookable offence the visitors sealed their win with three minutes left when Charles N'Zogbia burst clear and rounded Brad Friedel.

Camara had recovered from a foot injury to put himself in contention for a starting place but made an impact when he came on after 64 minutes.

Aiyegbeni Yakubu had given the visitors a 14th-minute lead but their tendency to under perform after UEFA Cup games continued.

Gary Speed scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for to earn Bolton a 1-0 victory at Manchester City.

The former Wales captain converted a penalty after Richard Dunne had handled Henrik Pedersen's chip into the area.

It was an astonishing result given that City had dominated the game but failed to make the breakthrough.