Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew concedes he's sweating on the return of Loic Remy.
The French striker was again missing for their defeat at Stoke City.
Pardew said: "It was close today. I thought we had good character in the group. It was an honest performance but we lacked creative flair, and we lack a little bit of ability in and around the box.
"Loic's return, which I think will happen next week, will be important to us."
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