... as the club unveils a new statue of former manager Sir Bobby Robson before kick-off to go with that of legendary striker Jackie Milburn which is already in situ.
Alan Pardew: "The club has done brilliantly because you have got Jackie one side and Bobby the other side, and you couldn't have two better icons of this football club on a special day for us in terms of where we are in the league and Manchester City going for the title.
"It's really set up for a great occasion."