Mark Viduka is poised for a return to action and believes he can get back to goalscoring form and help struggling Newcastle United fight off a relegation battle.The 33-year-old, who hasn't scored for Newcastle since April, could return to the Magpies first-team this Saturday after over a month out with a groin injury when they face bottom club West Bromwich in an important clash between two battling sides.
Along with Viduka, forwards Obafemi Martins and Alan Smith are also returning to fitness at St James' Park which will give Toon fans hope.
And the former Celtic and Leeds hitman, who has struggled with injuries and form since joining Newcastle in 2007, believes he can play his part in helping the Magpies out of relegation danger.
Viduka told The Echo: "Last year we showed towards the end we could play together with three up front. We were a threat to many defences. And I'd love to repeat some of that.
"Last season they couldn't deal with Oba's pace, Michael Owen's goalscoring ability and myself as a target man."
Currently though, Newcastle are just one point out of the drop zone sitting precariously in 15th in the Premier League.
Viduka added: "The manager's got a lot of options up front when everyone's fit, and this team has got goals in it.
"We pulled away from trouble last season when we used that formation and if we can click up front again then hopefully we can do the same this time."
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