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Premier League:
West Brom (h)
The Magpies return to home turf on Saturday, when Tony Pulis brings his Baggies up for an old-fashioned, non-televised, 3pm KO. Tickets are on public sale.
NUFC: United have something of a defensive crisis, with Jamaal Lascelles serving a one game suspension and Chancel Mbemba and Paul Dummett both out.
Steven Taylor is lacking match fitness but expected to play his first game since a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford back in August. Kevin Mbabu however returns.
Loan arrival Seydou Doumbia should feature but probably from the bench, while Jack Colback has apparently been ruled out - although he may yet be pressed into service at left back.
Still on the sick list are Massadio Haidara, Tim Krul, Vurnon Anita, Gabriel Obertan, Papiss Cisse, Siem De Jong and Sylvain Marveaux, while Cheick Tiote isn't apparently considered for selection at present.
Due to the reduced head count, a quartet of U21 players are in the squad: Dan Barlaser, Liam Gibson, Jamie Sterry and Callum Williams. Lubo Satka would expect to feature, but has just gone on loan to League Two side York City - although yet to play.
Here's a brief rundown of those players:
Barlaser (number 47): Winger/midfielder who turned 19 last month and played in the recent "secret" derby kickabout. Along with Adam Armstrong and Freddie Woodman, Dan played for England U18s last summer.
Gibson (number 35): 18 year-old left back in the final months of his current contract who missed most of last season due to injury but is back to fitness.
Also facing the mackems last month, Liam had a brief loan spell at Gateshead before Christmas during which he played once. His maiden league goal for United U21s came against West Brom last week.
Sterry (number 42): 20 year-old right back who has been on the bench for a number of first team games this season without being called upon and has just come back from injury.
Williams (number 40): A belated birthday present for the central defender who turned 19 on Thursday and has been a reserve team regular for two years but also in the final months of his current deal at SJP.
Premier League - bottom half:
Post Team Pld GD Pts
11 Everton 24 9 32
12 Crystal Palace 24 -4 31
13 Chelsea 24 -2 29
14 West Brom 24 -8 29
15 Bournemouth 24 -10 28
16 Swansea 24 -9 26
17 Norwich 24 -18 23
18 Newcastle 24 -19 21
19 mackems 24 -19 19
20 Aston Villa 24 -22 13
WBAFC: Albion also face selection issues at left back, with Chris Brunt and stand-in Jonny Evans both now expected to be missing on Saturday.
James Morrison and Callum McManaman are out, while midfielder Alex Pritchard is yet to make his debut following a deadline day loan move from Spurs.
Ahead of their visit to Tyneside, Albion drew 1-1 at home to Swansea City on Tuesday evening. Saido Berahino appeared as a 62nd minute substitute.
Referee: Lee Mason - The Lancashire lad has presided over two 1-0 away wins involving us so far this time round; our single goal success at Bournemouth and Everton's late sickener at Gallowgate.
Stats:
Baggies in Toon - Premier League:
2014/15 drew 1-1 Perez
2013/14 won 2-1 Gouffran, Sissoko
2012/13 won 2-1 Ba, Cisse
2011/12 lost 2-3 Ba 2
2010/11 drew 3-3 S.Taylor, Lovenkrands, OG
2009/10 drew 2-2 Guthrie, Lovenkrands
2008/09 won 2-1 Barton(pen), Martins
2005/06 won 3-0 Solano, Ameobi 2(1pen)
2004/05 won 3-1 Kluivert, Milner, Shearer
2003/04 lost 1-2 Robert (LC)
2002/03 won 2-1 Shearer 2
Pub Watch: The Bridge Hotel, Castle Square, NE1 1RQ
'sburg dynasty is over 3 seasons, 3 division 1 titles. 
