NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton has named an unchanged side for the third game in succession as his side prepares to take on Wolves at Molineux.

The Magpies manager has stuck with the same players that lost at Manchester United on the first day of the season before hammering Aston Villa 6-0 last weekend.

Andy Carroll continues as a lone striker, with Kevin Nolan playing in the hole between midfield and attack.

Hatem Ben Arfa is not included in the squad, but prior to kick off, Newcastle officials confirmed the completion of the midfielder's move from Marseille.

Ben Arfa has joined on a season-long loan, with an option for a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, the Magpies were handed a tough Carling Cup third-round tie when this afternoon's draw paired them with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

WOLVES (4-4-2): Hahnemann; Van Damme, Craddock, Berra, Foley; Jarvis, Henry, Jones, Ward; Doyle, Ebanks-Blake.

Subs: Hennessey (gk), Edwards, Stearman, Fletcher, Mancienne, Zubar, Guedioura.

NEWCASTLE (4-5-1): Harper; Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Enrique; Routledge, Smith, Nolan, Barton, Gutierrez; Carroll.

Subs: Krul (gk), Kadar, R Taylor, Vuckic, Ranger, Lovenkrands, Ameobi.