Kevin Nolan is ready to face former Newcastle United teammate Andy Carroll when they visit Liverpool.
Newcastle's captain, a boyhood Liverpool fan, is keen for the 22-year-old to line up against United.
"The big man missed out because of an injury, and he doesn't know how long he will be out," Nolan told the Sunderland Echo. "Hopefully, he'll be back so I can kick him!
"I don't know if I want him to play or not. I do so I can kick him, but I don't want to him to play because of the threat he can pose.
"He's clicking into gear, and he'll be desperate to play against us. You will see the best of him next year."
