Pardews interview after the match on Radio Newcastle yesterday he was asked about HBA and he said it was a slow burner you had to take time with after his injuries.
IMO Pardew prefers to play 2 strikers.We did well with Ba and Best at the beginning of the season i think he tried Ben Arfa and i don't think he prefers it as much as 2 forwards.
Not sure he'll play Santon in this match,probably start him on the bench.Think Pardew will stick with Taylor at left back it could be a bit of confidence breaker for Santon if we go behind and the crowd get behind them.