Five things we learned before Stoke vs Newcastle

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 1: Newcastle players seen L-R Vurnon Anita, Daryl Janmaat, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ayoze Perez and Siem de Jong warm up under the watchful eye of Newcastle's Head Coach Steve McClaren (3rd from left) and Newcastle's Assistant Coach Paul Simpson (R) during the Newcastle United Training session at The Newcastle United Training Centre on March 1, 2016, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) /

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Newcastle United head to the Britannia to face Stoke City on Wednesday night.

The Magpies have a terrible away record, while the Potters have got back into the swing of things with back to back victories over Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

The Tyneside club are eager to win to get rid of those away day demons, while head coach Steve McClaren will be hoping his players will have used their time in La Manga constructively.

Overall, Newcastle are back in good shape – and will welcome back a number of players from injury, although they will still miss one key individual.

Click through the slides below to find out five things we learned before the crucial fixture!

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