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Team News: Papiss Cisse starts for Newcastle United against West Ham United

John Carver recalls Papiss Cisse for Newcastle's crucial final-day game with West Ham United.

Papiss Cisse has been recalled to the Newcastle United starting lineup for their crucial final-day clash with West Ham United in the Premier League.

The Magpies are in danger of getting relegated, and need to secure at least a draw to ease their fears and hope that Hull City do not beat Manchester United.

Cisse, who is their top scorer, has replaced Ayoze Perez in the team, while there is also a recall for centre-back Mike Williamson.

Vurnon Anita has also been recalled in place of attacking midfielder Remy Cabella, who sits on the bench alongside Siem De Jong and Yoan Gouffran.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has recalled Kevin Nolan against his former club, while youngster Reece Burke starts in place of the injured James Collins.

Newcastle United: Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Dummett, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Gutierrez, Riviere, Cisse
Subs: Woodman, R.Taylor, Gouffran, Ameobi, Cabella, de Jong, Perez

West Ham United: Adrian, Jenkinson, Burke, Reid, Cresswell, Song, Kouyate, Valencia, Nolan, Downing, Cole
Subs: Jaaskeläinen, Tomkins, Jarvis, de Carvalho, O'Brien, Amalfitano, Lee

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