Quinn starts for Hull at Newcastle

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew named an unchanged team for the clash with Hull as he looked to secure a third successive Barclays Premier League victory.

That meant a first home start since his self-imposed exile for France midfielder Yohan Cabaye, and a chance for loan signing Loic Remy to show the fans at St James’ Park what he can do from the off.

Hull manager Steve Bruce made two changes to the side which drew 1-1 with Cardiff last time out as Liam Rosenior replaced Maynor Figueroa, who has been given compassionate leave, and Stephen Quinn came in for the injured Robert Koren.

Newcastle: Krul, Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon, Sissoko, Cabaye, Anita, Ben Arfa, Cisse, Remy.

Subs: Williamson, Gouffran, Elliot, Marveaux, Tiote, Sammy Ameobi, Dummett.

Hull: McGregor, Elmohamady, Chester, Davies, Rosenior, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Brady, Graham, Aluko.

Subs: Bruce, Meyler, Boyd, Sagbo, Harper, Faye, Proschwitz.

Referee: Martin Atkinson (W Yorkshire)