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Monk’s men can get in a winning habit
Cottagers also could challenge

Garry Monk can be a hit at BoroCredit: Harry Murphy
Newcastle flew the flag for the North East last term by pipping Brighton to the Sky Bet Championship title and their achievement can be matched by Middlesbrough, who look outstanding candidates in the 2017-18 second-tier title race.
There was joy and despair in the region last season with Newcastle going up and Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool suffering relegation.
Newcastle's success boiled down to retaining the core of their Premier League squad and making a few notable additions.
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