Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe will begin a three-match ban for his sending off against Aston Villa unless the club decide to appeal against the decision.Defoe's likely absence means Spurs are set to recall Roman Pavlyuchenko or Peter Crouch, while Luka Modric should play despite suffering cramp at Villa.
Newcastle will be without captain Kevin Nolan, who picked up his fifth booking of the season against Manchester City.
Goalkeeper Tim Krul will retain his place despite his error on Boxing Day.
MATCH PREVIEW
Having won their two previous Premier League games in the capital this season, Newcastle will hope to claim a hat-trick of London scalps against Tottenham, who have lost six of their last seven top-flight matches against the Magpies.
He [Andy Carroll] understands he's got a lot of learning to do and the most important thing is he wants to play for Newcastle…that's great news for us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew
Toon target man Andy Carroll was the match-winner when Newcastle won at Arsenal and West Ham earlier this term. The 21-year-old already has 11 league goals this season, reportedly catching the eye of Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.
However, there appears to be little chance of Newcastle letting Carroll go on the cheap during the January transfer window, with manager Alan Pardew insisting his side have to demonstrate a "big club mentality" and hold on to their prize asset. He will therefore be encouraged that centre-back Steven Taylor, who looked set to leave St James' Park for nothing next summer, has agreed a new contract.
Pardew, who replaced former Spurs stalwart Chris Hughton at Newcastle, has a mixed record against Tottenham. He was in charge of West Ham when they beat Spurs on the final day of the 2005/06 season, denying Martin Jol's team a Champions League spot. However, his Charlton side were relegated from the Premier League in 2007 following a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Tottenham's 1-0 win against Newcastle at White Hart Lane in April 2009 ended a run of six consecutive league victories for the Magpies in this fixture. Newcastle scored a total of 18 goals in that six-game run.
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Tottenham
• The 1-0 defeat to Wigan in August is Tottenham's only defeat in their last 20 Premier League games at White Hart Lane.
• They are unbeaten in nine league and cup home games since losing 4-1 to Arsenal in the Carling Cup.
• Harry Redknapp's side have failed to win their last five games against newly-promoted sides since a 5-0 victory against Burnley last season.
• Spurs have not kept a Premier League clean sheet since their 0-0 draw with Manchester City on the opening day of the season.
Newcastle
• The Magpies have lost their last two away games, conceding a total of eight goals.
• Newcastle have won both of their Premier League games in London this season, taking maximum points at West Ham and Arsenal. The Magpies also drew at home to Fulham and Chelsea, and are therefore unbeaten in four league games against London sides this term.
• Five of Andy Carroll's 11 league goals this term have been headers - all of them assisted by Joey Barton.
LAST LEAGUE MATCH LINE-UPS
Tottenham (W2-1 v Aston Villa, h): Gomes, Hutton, Kaboul, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon (Jenas 88), Palacios, Modric (Corluka 90), Bale, Van der Vaart (Crouch 74), Defoe. Subs not used: Cudicini, Pavlyuchenko, Bassong, Kranjcar.
Newcastle (L1-3 v Man City, h): Krul, Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Routledge (Ranger 60), Barton, Tiote, Gutierrez, Nolan, Carroll. Subs not used: Harper, Williamson, Guthrie, Perch, Smith, Best.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport