Newcastle v Bolton: United Unchanged

By Anthony Marshall

Newcastle field the same starting line-up for the fourth consecutive game as they take on Bolton Wanderers today at St. James' Park.
Boss Alan Pardew keeps faith with the same set of players who have impressed so much in recent weeks with draws against Arsenal and Blackburn, and a victory away at Birmingham last time out.
That means that although Steven Taylor is now fit again following a hamstring strain, he has to be content with a place among the substitutes - as Mike Williamson and Fabricio Coloccini get the nod in the heart of the defence.
After signing a new six-and-a-half-year contract on Friday, Cheick Tiote will partner Kevin Nolan in the centre of midfield, flanked by Joey Barton on the right and Jonas Gutierrez on the left.
And after both finding the back of the net at Birmingham, Leon Best and Peter Lovenkrands form the striking duo once more.

Newcastle United (4-4-2): Steve Harper; Danny Simpson, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini, Jose Enrique; Joey Barton, Cheick Tiote, Kevin Nolan (c), Jonas Gutierrez; Leon Best, Peter Lovenkrands
Subs: Tim Krul, James Perch, Sol Campbell, Steven Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Nile Ranger, Shefki Kuqi

Bolton (4-4-2): Jussi Jaaskelainen; Marcos Alonso, David Wheater, Gary Cahill, Paul Robinson; Johan Elmander, Fabrice Muamba, Stuart Holden, Martin Petrov; Kevin Davies (c), Daniel Sturridge
Subs: Adam Bogdan, Gretar Steinsson, Matthew Taylor, Mark Davies, Rodrigo, Chung-Yong Lee, Ivan Klasnic