Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage from St James' Park where Newcastle United entertain Stoke City.

Alan Pardew: "They (last January’s signings) have not really been through those horrible months that we had last year, November and December, so it's new to them. But I think they will cope. They look really strong at the minute. We have really worked hard on our fitness levels and therefore, I think we will be okay."

Newcastle United: Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini (c), Williamson, Santon; Sissoko, Cabaye, Anita; Ben Arfa, Remy, Gouffran. Subs: Elliot, Yanga-Mbiwa, S.Taylor, Haidara, Obertan, Shola Ameobi, Cisse /// Stoke City: Sorensen, Cameron, Shawcross, Wilson, Pieters, Walters, Nzonzi, Whelan, Adam, Assaidi, Crouch. Subs: Butland, Muniesa, Palacios, Jones, Arnautovic, Wilkinson, Ireland.