ALAN Pardew has named two of last week's new signings in Newcastle United's starting line-up for this evening's Premier League game at Aston Villa.
Moussa Sissoko and Yoan Gouffran will both make their Magpies debut at Villa Park as the Magpies attempt to claim their first away win of the season.
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is on the substitutes' bench, but there is no place in the matchday 18 for full-back Massadio Haidara.
With Mathieu Debuchy starting at right-back, Newcastle will kick off with three January signings on the field.
Steven Taylor returns from injury at centre-half, with James Perch and Jonas Gutierrez both retaining their places in the side.
ASTON VILLA (4-1-3-2): Guzan; Lowton, Baker, Vlaar, Bennett; Clark; N'Zogbia, Bannan, Westwood; Bent, Benteke.
Subs: Given (gk), Lichaj, Ireland, Holman, Agbonlahor, Weimann, Bowery.
NEWCASTLE (4-2-3-1): Krul; Debuchy, S Taylor, Coloccini, Santon; Perch, Sissoko; Gutierrez, Cabaye, Gouffran; Cisse.
Subs: Harper (gk), Yanga-Mbiwa, Williamson, Bigirimana, Anita, Sammy Ameobi, Shola Ameobi.
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