Tim Krul: "We find it difficult at the Hawthorns"

Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has said that he expects a tough game when the Magpies travel to West Bromwich Albion this afternoon.

The Baggies, who are coming off back-to-back home wins over Sunderland and Chelsea, beat Newcastle 3-2 at the Sports Direct Arena earlier this season. Meanwhile, Krul insists that their opponents will be even more difficult at the Hawthorns.

"It's going to be a hard game," he told the club's official website.

"We find it difficult at the Hawthorns, but we have great confidence after our win against Norwich last weekend and are looking forward to it.

"It's a different game for us than last time. [West Brom] are strong at home, so we need to make sure we are at it and can have no excuses."

Newcastle will aim to go level on points with Chelsea with a win this afternoon.