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Rolando Aarons has been ruled out of Newcastle United’s trip to face Southampton.

The in-form winger has picked up a hamstring injury and will miss the long journey to St Mary’s Stadium this weekend.

United are already without long-term injury victim Siem de Jong who has been ruled out for four months.

And Papiss Cisse is also still not fit after returning to training following a long-term kneecap problem.

But Alan Pardew does welcome back Cheick Tiote and said today ”Tiote will be in the squad (for Saturday) if he comes back fit from international duty.”

Pardew also stated that Newcastle face a tough game on the south coast but was keen to wipe out memories of losing 4-0 last season.

He said: “Southampton away is a fixture that has been hard on us the last couple of years, and we need to improve on that.

“We’re committed to get the best performances out of the squad. We’ve mainly looked strong this season and need to take that on.”