Breakdown of Newcastle United’s 38 yellow cards (and 1 red), one star banned from Saturday’s match against Cardiff.

One of the hardest trips but a massive lift for Alan Pardew with the news that Moyes’ best 2 players miss Manchester United v Newcastle United.

Demba Ba would appear to be a sensible replacement but interestingly Ba has been ignored by Senegal’s coach in the last two matches. From a Newcastle perspective it could be a big positive early in the season if we don’t have our (only?) striker flying off, that is of course if he still at St.James’ Park…

Now Toulouse’s chairman, Olivier Sadran, has announced that Sissoko has been suspended due to the ongoing row over his future.