Squad sheets: Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Alan Pardew has challenged Kevin Nolan to force himself into the England squad and the midfielder could not wish for a better stage on which to showcase his talent than a game against Spurs. Along with Fabricio Coloccini and Shola Ameobi, Nolan shone as Newcastle were unlucky to draw at Sunderland last Sunday. A home victory here may hinge on Ameobi winning his duel with the former Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong. "I expected to be booed," said Bassong, doubtless relieved Andy Carroll is still injured. Should Sol Campbell leave the bench away fans may offer similar jeers to one of their old employees. Louise Taylor Venue St James' Park, Saturday 3pm Tickets Sold out Last season n/a Referee Mark Halsey This season's matches 12 Y 27, R 1, 2.33 cards per game Odds Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham 5-4 Draw 12-5 Newcastle Subs from Krul, Perch, Ranger, Vuckic, Ferguson, Lovenkrands Campbell, Donaldson, Tavernier, Xisco Doubtful None Injured S Taylor (hamstring, 2 Feb), Carroll (thigh, 12 Feb), Gosling (knee, 26 Feb), R Taylor (ankle, 26 Feb), Ben Arfa (broken leg, Mar), Smith (ankle, Aug) Suspended Tioté (second of three) Form guide DWWLLW Disciplinary record Y48 R1 Leading scorer Carroll 11 Tottenham Subs from Cudicini, Pletikosa, Corluka, Kaboul, Bassong, Kranjcar, Palacios, Defoe, Pienaar, Sandro, Pavlyuchenko, Keane, Giovani Doubtful Assou-Ekotto (knee), Palacios (knee) Injured O'Hara (back, 2 Feb), Huddlestone (ankle, 15 Feb), King (groin, unknown), Woodgate (groin, unknown) Suspended None Form guide DLWWWD Disciplinary record Y33 R2 Leading scorer Van der Vaart 9 Match pointers • None of the previous 21 meetings between these sides in the Premier League has ended in a draw • In the past 17 meetings, Newcastle have won all 10 where they have scored and lost the seven when they have failed to find the net • Tottenham have won more corners (160) than any other side in the top flight • If selected, Fabricio Coloccini will be playing on the day of his 29th birthday • 52% of the goals Tottenham have scored this season have been left-footed, the highest ratio in the division