Squad sheets: Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United

If Andy Carroll's groin allows him to start following a credible England debut against France on Wednesday, his performance against a high-flying Bolton will throw further light on just how good he may be. Owen Coyle's team are fifth and know victory against Chris Hughton's side – who are only a point behind on 18 – by a margin of three goals will allow Bolton to move beyond Manchester City into a Champions League berth. The hosts' cause will be aided by the absence of suspended Newcastle midfielders Joey Barton and Cheik Tioté. Jamie Jackson Venue Reebok Stadium, Saturday 3pm Tickets £23-31 (0844 8712932) Last season N/A Referee H Webb This season's matches 10 Y 37, R 0, 3.70 cards per game Odds Bolton 6-5 Newcastle 14-5 Draw 5-2 Bolton Subs from Bogdan, Lainton, Klasnic, Petrov, Blake, Eaves, M Davies, Alonso, Cohen, Moreno, Ricketts Doubtful Muamba (thigh), Steinsson (knee) Injured Gardner (thigh, 27 Nov), Samuel (calf, 27 Nov), Davis (knee, Feb) Suspended None Form guide WDWLDW Disciplinary record Y23 R3 Leading scorer Elmander 6 Newcastle Subs from Soderberg, Campbell, Routledge, Perch, Xisco, Tavernier, Kadar, Ameobi, S Taylor, Ranger, Vuckic Doubtful Ameobi (hamstring), Perch (ankle) Injured Best (ankle, 5 Dec), Harper (shoulder, 18 Dec), Gosling (knee, Jan), R Taylor (ankle, Feb), Edgar (knee, Mar), Ben Arfa (broken leg, Apr) Suspended Barton (second of three), Tioté (one match) Form guide DLWWWD Disciplinary record Y29 R0 Leading scorers Carroll, Nolan 7 Match pointers • Bolton have won six of the last seven league matches at home to Newcastle United • Newcastle have won three of their last four Premier League away games after winning three of the previous 32 on the road at this level • A win for Bolton would be their 1,000th victory in the top flight of English football • Newcastle have scored eight goals from headers – more than any other side in the division • Stuart Holden has made 74 tackles in the top flight, more than any other Premier League player