Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has decided to start with three up front as his side visit West Ham United in the Premier League this afternoon.

The Magpies have handed starting places to Moussa Sissoko, Loic Remy and Yoan Gouffran, who will lead the visitors' attacking line.

The strikers will be supported by a three-man midfield made up of Cheick Tiote, Vurnon Anita and Yohan Cabaye.

Steven Taylor and Mike Williamson feature as Newcastle's centre-back pairing, while Fabricio Coloccini remains out with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, the hosts have decided to start with one striker up front, as Carlton Cole will be backed up by a five-man midfield.

Stewart Downing and Matt Jarvis will look to supply width for the Hammers, with Mohamed Diame, Mark Noble and Matthew Taylor occupying the centre of the pitch.

Newcastle United: Krul; Santon, Williamson, S.Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa, Tiote, Anita, Cabaye, Sissoko, Remy, Gouffran

West Ham United: Adrian; Jarvis, Rat, Collison, Taylor, Noble, Collins, Diame, Downing, Cole, Johnson