Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is making no apologies for wearing his heart on his sleeve.

The 57-year-old hit the headlines earlier this week with his outspoken assessment of the power wielded by the Barclays Premier League's big four, in the process prompting an invitation from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to talks in London on Friday.

Keegan's comments in the wake of Monday afternoon's 2-0 home defeat by title contenders Chelsea have been interpreted in widely differing ways during the days since, with some commentators suggesting his relationship with Ashley had reached breaking point.

Keegan said: "Part of my job as manager of Newcastle United is to tell fans what's happening at their club. Part of the media's job is to report it correctly and keep it in context and not go off on tangents. You can take the same phrase three different ways and it can mean three different things. You know that.

"I will continue to do what I have always done while I have been manager of Newcastle United and at Manchester City and at Fulham and with England. I haven't changed.

"I am not scared of saying what I think the situation is and I won't change that."