 Given produced a series of magnificent saves against Liverpool on Sunday
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Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear insists goalkeeper Shay Given will not be leaving St James' Park in January.
In recent weeks, Arsenal and Tottenham have both been linked with a transfer window move for the 32-year-old.
But Kinnear told The Journal: "He won't be leaving - he has no interest in that whatsoever. He loves the football club.
"He's part of the city and that suits us because he's a world-class goalkeeper. He's very happy here, he's very comfortable at Newcastle United."
Speculation surrounding Given's future increased after he produced a series of magnificent saves during the Magpies' 5-1 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday.
That performance led Kinnear to hail the Republic of Ireland international as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.
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"Shay's performance against Liverpool was brilliant and that got picked up on," added Kinnear.
"But ask the Geordie fans and I think they already knew how good he is. They know their football, so to be one of their favourites says it all about how good he is.
"He's the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by a mile."
Newcastle have some strength in the goalkeeping position, with Given's long-term deputy Steve Harper currently in discussions over a new contract.
However, Kinnear is determined to hold on to his best players, including England striker Michael Owen whose contract expires in the summer, as he attempts to steer the club away from the bottom half of the table.
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