Kevin Keegan is still seeking a first win since returning to Newcastle as manager and has a bigger squad available than in previous matches.

The return of Habib Beye and Abdoulaye Faye can only enhance our team but its disappointing that Obafemi Martins is injured. It will be interesting to see how Keegan uses Martins this season.

With our excellent record against Aston Villa you have to feel we have some sort of chance down in England's second city. The confidence is slightly starting to improve on the pitch and an away game could see even less pressure on Keegan's men, meaning they will could go out and express themselves.

Hopefully Michel Owen can prove to us what a good predator he has been by going on a run of goal scoring till the end of the season. He does need to start repaying the fans and the club. He now has a manager who will play a lot more attacking, meaning he should get a lot more of the chances he thrives on.

Big Dukes is another player who could do with staying fit and start proving to us what a valuable asset he can be in a Black & White shirt. All the players know Keegan will be looking to rebuild in the summer so there should be plenty to play for this season still.

I very rarely do a prediction but for once I will, so here goes... 1-2 to Newcastle with Owen and Viduka on the score sheet for us.