Alan Pardew can lead his Newcastle United area out at the initial Stadium of Light tomorrow night a' and demands they are not afraid of Benfica Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew Alan Pardew contends his Newcastle United soldiers keep ano feara before tomorrowas meltdown Europa League battle against Portuguese leaders Benfica. The his group and Toon employer jetted into Lisbon at teatime yesterday and were satisfied by local TV camera crews. But definately not being threatened, Pardew revealed he was looking forward to a amouth-wateringa week where he thinks that Newcastle could hold Europa League hopes alive AND help seal Premier League safety by beating Fulham. Pardew sailed with one of his strongest squads yet in Europe with Tim Krul, Papiss Cisse, Yohan Cabaye, Davide Santon and Moussa Sissoko all within Portugal. But he also made a spot in taking non-playing members like Ryan Taylor and Yoan Gouffran as he tries to highlight the team character. And Pardew was not even close to downbeat when he said: aWeave got a mouth- watering week ahead, Benfica and then Fulham in the home. It is a week for us and we want to maximize of it. aBenfica are top of the group and it is won by theyall they look. aWeave played two of the greatest teams in Europe, Man City and Benfica. aBut we've a good knowledge of Benfica, as they have of us.a Pardew didn't want to get into a debate about which game was the most critical out of the Benfica battle and the Fulham game on Sunday in the Premier League. The United manager said: aI wouldnat accomplish that to my staff. Every game is essential and it is about momentum. We have got ourselves right into a excellent position in the Europa League, and now weave surely got to view it through. aThe second leg is at home so it will be described as a entire house so we have lots to look forward to. aBut we have to be sure we do well in our Premier League games too.a United have made this a three-day trip and wonat return until Friday while they check out make the most of the warmer climate. aItas a great city. Iave been three to four times,a Pardew said. aIt is a superb footballing city.a United is likely to be supported by over 3,200 followers as they come back to the town of their last-eight exit ten years back in the UEFA Cup, when Sporting Lisbon won 4-2 on aggregate. He said: aOur fans will like it here, hopefully they could conduct themselves like at different European activities. aThey have been definitely excellent.a United opponent Mike Williamson a' who has not appeared for United since January if they were beaten 2-1 by Reading a was on the aircraft that left Tyneside to head to Portugal to face Benfica. And he was joined by Dutch keeper Krul, who's set to create his first appearance since hurting his leg within the last few 32 link against Metalist.
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