NEWCASTLE striker Mark Viduka will be available for Monday's clash with title-chasing Chelsea despite battling an Achilles injury.
The Australia international is due to have an injection to address the problem, but will play against the Blues before doing so.
James Milner (foot) will return to the squad after a lengthy absence, while Abdoulaye Faye (groin) should be available after missing last weekend's trip to West Ham.
David Edgar, who suffered a cut head at Upton Park, is expected to recover in time and Claudio Cacapa (groin) could also make the squad.
NEWCASTLE squad to face Chelsea: Harper, Forster, Beye, Enrique, Taylor, Faye, Edgar, Cacapa, Butt, NZogbia, Duff, Barton, Geremi, Milner, Owen, Smith, Martins, Viduka, Carroll.
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