Taylor back for Magpies

Newcastle skipper Steven Taylor is set to return to the starting line up against Peterborough after being rested in midweek.

Taylor has been missing for the last four games with a hamstring injury but could have made the game against Sheffield United in midweek had boss Chris Hughton been desperate.

"Steven could have probably, at a push, played against Sheffield United," he told the club's official website. "We chose not to risk him and that decision paid off.

"But he will be fine for the weekend and we look forward to welcoming him back."

Elsewhere, Zurab Khizanishvili is still out suspended while Joey Barton and Shola Ameobi are long-term absentees.