Rafa Benitez has already used 27 different players in his Newcastle United team so far this season and Clark believes it will bring out the best in the squad.

Norwich currently lead the Championship table with 20 points while Newcastle sit fifth on 16 points and Villa 17th on nine points.

Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark went up against his former side Aston Villa in the Championship with the game finishing 1-1.

Newcastle United drew their first game of the Championship season as Aston Villa snatched a late point as the game finished 1-1 at Villa Park.

Newcastle United fans have ranked who they view as the club's biggest rivals.

Rangers currently sit fifth in the Scottish Premiership table with nine points from their opening six matches.

West Ham have won just once in the league at the London Stadium and Spurs suffered a Champions League defeat to Monaco at Wembley earlier in the month.

Aston Villa are prepared to enforce disciplinary action on the young forward following an all-night party at a Birmingham hotel.

West Ham currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone with just one win from their opening five league matches.

Defoe scored 18 goals for the Black Cats last season and has bagged two already this term.