With a 3-1 away win over Sunderland in their last league game, Rodger’s side are confident ahead of this clash when they face Alan Pandrew’s side at St. James Park. The Merseyside club thrashed the homeside by wide margin of 6-0 when they visited to Newcastle last season.The Brazil international Philippe Coutinho will not feature in this fixture from Rodger’s side due to shoulder injury while Glen Johnson, Joe Allen and Aly Cissokho will return to squad from injury and Lucas Leiva is also available after serving a suspension.