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!

Both teams are coming off big wins - one admittedly bigger than the other. Who will carry the momentum forward? Who will have a hangover?

A six-pointer, highlighted by Rob Elliot's Premier League debut in goal.

Newcastle United will advance to the Europa League Round of 16 with a 1-1 draw or better.

Newcastle host the Ukrainian side in the first leg of the Round of 32.

Spurs enter with a 9-game unbeaten streak, while Newcastle are riding high after defeating Chelsea at home.

Demba Ba returns to St James' Park.

Newcastle have been in extremely poor form heading into this match. That's the bad news. Newcastle have drastically improved the squad in the last week. That's the good news. How will this match play out? Let's find out together.

It's a classic six-pointer. Let's win this thing so we don't have to use that word anymore.

Mathieu Debuchy debuts for United from the start, Yohan Cabaye back on the bench. Can Perch/Anita form an effective double-pivot? Tune in to find out!

Romain Amalfitano has been found!

Live thread. You all know the drill. I'll be expecting the magpie picture meme to continue itself.

You know what it is.

Enjoy the match, everybody. I'll be in and out. Lineups: Manchester United: David De Gea, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand, Antonio Valencia, Michael Carrick, Ryan...

Hey look - another "must-win" affair.