Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is pleased with the form of his strikers.

Pardew admits he is thrilled by the competition for places in his frontline and throughout his side.

The United gaffer said "Besty has three goals Peter has two and Hatem is back.

"Shola is also desperate to score and he did well at Forest when he came on. There is competition for places and that is good.

"We have big decisions and difficult decisions."