April 21, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Sports Direct Arena — Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Team News
Newcastle
Danny Guthrie, Cheik Tiote and Leon Best should all be back in
contention to face Stoke, with James Perch slightly more doubtful. With the Ivorian back in the side Newcastle could, however, play a 4-3-3 once again.
Pardew's only change to the side that beat Bolton nearly two months ago
could therefore see Tiote replace Perch in the heart of the midfield,
reverting to a flat 4-4-2 last time out.
Probable lineups : Krul, Santon, Coloccini, Williamson, Simpson, Gutiérrez, Tioté, Cabaye, Ba, Cissé, Arfa. (4-3-3).
Stoke
Andy Wilkinson is back in contention for Stoke, though Jermaine Pennant is a doubt for the trip to Newcastle with a virus. Fit again Glenn Whelan will, however, hope to replace Palacios in midfield.
After a rest against Villa last time out, Crouch should return in place
of Kenwyne Jones, though the rest of the side may remain unchanged.
Probable lineups : Begovic, Shotton, Huth, Shawcross, Wilson, Delap, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Crouch, Walters. (4-4-2).
Match Facts
Newcastle have won their last 5 matches in Premier League.
Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches in Premier League.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Newcastle's last 4 home games in Premier League.
Newcastle have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Stoke in all competitions.
Stoke have failed to win their last 7 away matches in Premier League.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Stoke's last 8 games in Premier League.
Head to Head
Newcastle | Apr 9, 2012 | Newcastle 2 - Bolton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 6, 2012 | Swansea 0 - Newcastle 2 | EPL |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Newcastle 2 - Liverpool 0 | EPL |
| Mar 25, 2012 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Newcastle 3 | EPL |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Newcastle 1 - Norwich City 0 | EPL |
Stoke| Apr 9, 2012 | Aston Villa 1 - Stoke 1 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Stoke 2 - Wolves 1 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Stoke 0 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Stoke 1 - Manchester City FC 1 | EPL |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Tottenham 1 - Stoke 1 | EPL |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 31, 2011 | Stoke 1 - Newcastle 3 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 19, 2011 | Stoke 4 - Newcastle 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Sep 26, 2010 | Newcastle 1 - Stoke 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 11, 2009 | Stoke 1 - Newcastle 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 6, 2008 | Newcastle 2 - Stoke 2 |
The Magpies' win at The Britannia earlier in the season was their first
in five attempts against Stoke with the Potters winning their previous
encounter at St. James' Park 2-1.
Unlike most Stoke games, when these two sides meet their tends to be
goals and the hosts will be favourite to continue their unexpected march
for Champions League football next season.
Newcastle are still in the race for fourth and possibly even third since
Arsenal's slip up against Wigan and will see this as a must win home
game with Chelsea and Man City still to play.
Newcastle 2 - 1 Stoke
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