Robert returned to Newcastle starting line-up

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson restored winger Laurent Robert to the Newcastle starting line-up for this afternoon’s Barclaycard Premiership showdown with Liverpool.

The Frenchman, who was rested for the 1-1 draw at Wolves last weekend, replaces the injured Lee Bowyer, while Shola Ameobi comes in for Lomana LuaLua in attack.