Hatem Ben Arfa has had a torrid time with injuries during his time with Newcastle United. Latest news reports have Alan Pardew ruling the French winger out for the remainder of this season.

Newcastle will travel to Portugal on April 4 and host Benfica on April 11.

Newcastle will be drawn against one of seven teams for the Europa League Quarterfinals. Who are these seven teams?

We sat down with HeapyLatic of Pie Eaters Footie to swap some questions and answers ahead of Sunday's clash between Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic.

A literal last second goal from the head of Papiss Cissé put Newcastle United into the quarterfinal of the Europa League as they beat Anzhi Makhachkala 1-0 on the night (1-0 aggregate).

Newcastle and Anzhi are tied 0-0 on aggregate. On the lineup is a trip to the Europa League quarterfinals.

Matches v. Stoke always are difficult to watch. Late winners make it easier to stomach.

Newcastle United host Stoke City today needing 3 points to keep ahead of the teams in the relegation scrap - some of whom picked up big results yesterday.

Howay the lads!

Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini has two broken bones in his back and has returned to his native Argentina to recover.