Same again for Newcastle at Wolves

28 August 2010 14:39
NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton has named an unchanged side for the third game in succession as his side prepares to take on Wolves at Molineux.[LNB] The Magpies manager has stuck with the same players that lost at Manchester United on the first day of the season before hammering Aston Villa 6-0 last weekend.[LNB] Andy Carroll continues as a lone striker, with Kevin Nolan playing in the hole between midfield and attack.[LNB] Hatem Ben Arfa is not included in the squad, but prior to kick off, Newcastle officials confirmed the completion of the midfielder's move from Marseille.[LNB] Ben Arfa has joined on a season-long loan, with an option for a permanent transfer at the end of the season.[LNB] Meanwhile, the Magpies were handed a tough Carling Cup third-round tie when this afternoon's draw paired them with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] WOLVES (4-4-2): Hahnemann; Van Damme, Craddock, Berra, Foley; Jarvis, Henry, Jones, Ward; Doyle, Ebanks-Blake.[LNB] Subs: Hennessey (gk), Edwards, Stearman, Fletcher, Mancienne, Zubar, Guedioura.[LNB] NEWCASTLE (4-5-1): Harper; Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Enrique; Routledge, Smith, Nolan, Barton, Gutierrez; Carroll.[LNB] Subs: Krul (gk), Kadar, R Taylor, Vuckic, Ranger, Lovenkrands, Ameobi.[LNB]

Source: Northern_Echo