Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is aiming to upset Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the second time in less than four months.
Newcastle manager admits May win was 'one of the great victories'
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is aiming to upset Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the second time in less than four months.
Two Papiss Cisse wonder-strikes secured a stunning 2-0 victory for the Magpies in May, just weeks before the Blues became champions of Europe.
Chelsea have strengthened since then with Eden Hazard making a big impact in the early weeks of the season but Pardew insists there will be no surprises for his Newcastle team on Saturday.
Pardew said: "Chelsea are the European champions. They won the Champions League and they have improved since then - Hazard looks a great buy. We know him well, so we know what to expect from him.
"There are no surprises in that team, but I think in some ways, we can match them and give a good showing there."
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Newcastle have had a busy week, travelling to Greece to take on Atromitos in the Europa League on Thursday, drawing 1-1.
But the Toon boss will not rule out recreating a famous win even if he admits that Stamford Bridge is a tough place to get a result.
Asked if that win was among the best of his career, Pardew said: "Yes, for sure.
"I had never won at Chelsea in any capacity. I have been there many times and it's a very difficult place to win, so that would go down as one of the great victories.
"But certainly with this team, I think we are a little bit stronger than last year."
