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Viduka: Wants regular spot

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Mark Viduka is determined to impress Kevin Keegan over the last few weeks of the season and secure a regular starting spot at Newcastle.

The Australian has formed a three-pronged strikeforce with Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins in Newcastle's recent resurgence.

But the Australian has endured an injury-hit first year on Tyneside and he knows he still has a lot to prove if he is establish himself as a key figure in Keegan's plans for the future.

"I am just starting to get a good taste of what it is like to play for Newcastle United, which is a massive club with big potential," he said.

"I would love to be in Kevin Keegan's starting line-up every week and that's what I am working towards."

Viduka played in Newcastle's draw with Sunderland back in November and he is now looking forward to the rematch at St James' Park on Sunday.

Massive game

Victory for Newcastle would hand them the Tyne-Wear bragging rights for another season and increase their advantage over Roy Keane's side to six points.

However, Viduka, whose previous derby experiences include the Celtic v Rangers rivalry north of the border, is expecting nothing more than a tough encounter.

He said: "I came back into the Newcastle side for our game at Sunderland in

November and the atmosphere reminded me of an Old Firm game.

"But I am expecting it to be even bigger on Sunday, which is really a massive game for both teams.

"There will be so much emotion and passion and that's what everybody wants to be a part of.

"I can remember scoring both home and away against Sunderland in my first season at Leeds United but I can't remember scoring against them since then, and that's something I will be looking to put right on Sunday."