Spurs vs. Newcastle

By Nick Raynor
January 14 2007

All the team news ahead of today's encounter down in the capital with Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle's physio room is slowly emptying as more and more players start to return to first-team action.

Newcastle will also be boosted by the return of thier captain, Scott Parker, after being suspended.

Emre, who has been out with a groin strain, may return today, as will Steve Harper on the bench, who is back after surgery on a hernia.

Nicky Butt is a doubt however after picking up a virus.

Tottenham are without some big names, with Ledley King (foot), Jenas (ankle), Mido (groin) and Stalteri (hip) all out.

Spurs will be boosted however by the fact that Robbie Keane and Aaron Lennon are in the squad.

The game kicks off at White Hart Lane at 1600 GMT.