Yohan Cabaye is enjoying his midfield partnership with Newcastle United teammate Cheick Tiote.

Both players are back after lengthy absences.

"Personally, I love playing next to Cheick. He understands football," said the midfielder.

"He can play easily one and two-touch, he is a very, very good midfielder and he can get the ball up the field to the attackers.

"For us, he is very good. For me and for the wide players, we can go forward and Cheick stays just in front of the back four."