Steven Taylor will be missing from Newcastle's line-up this weekend after damaging a hamstring.

The defender is expected to be out for three games, including tomorrow's tie against Hull, having just returned from suspension.

Shola Ameobi will also miss out after picking up an injury on international duty, while midfielder Jonas Gutierrez continues to work his way back from a hamstring problem.

It comes after Hatem Ben Arfa said earlier this week that he's still aiming to become one of the world's best footballers.

He said: “I know some will think that I’m mad, but I still dream of the Ballon d’Or. I’m convinced it’s still possible.

“It’s not forbidden to dream. I still believe that one day I’ll be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one, it’ll be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.”

Team from: Krul, Elliot, Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini, Good, Santon, Dummett, Tiote, Anita, Cabaye, Marveaux, Sissoko, Ben Arfa, Sammy Ameobi, Bigirimana, Gosling, Vuckic, Cisse, Remy, Gouffran.