Wednesday has two important updates for Newcastle fans, with the League Cup draw and live tv matches announced.

While Newcastle fans wonder how seriously Ashley & Pardew will treat the cups, the latest cup draw will have put a smile on a few supporters’ faces.

Comparing those sides to some of the names in the ‘unseeded’ pot, I think we’ve actually gotten the better deal by finishing second in our group! Imagine having to face a Napoli or Inter Milan, or even a Falcao fuelled Atletico Madrid?