Fabricio Coloccini v Wayne Rooney

John Carver has a fair few injuries and suspensions to deal with and his defence can claim to be suffering more than most.

With Steven Taylor out for the season and Jack Colback still suspended, Carver will have to turn to Coloccini and Williamson to hold their own against Wayne Rooney and Radamel Falcao.

The United forward line have been lacking this season but with Rooney restored to his natural position and netting against Sunderland, the Magpies will have their work cut out.