Qarabag manager Gurban Gurbanov has played down the chances of his side triumphing in their Champions League play-off tie against Newcastle United.

The Azerbaijani side host the Magpies at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium on Wednesday night with a 5.45pm kick-off as the knockout phase of the competition gets under way.

Newcastle head into the clash as favourites over two legs, but Qarabag are not to be underestimated. Despite having already beaten Benfica, Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Copenhagan in this season's tournament, Gurbanov says the Premier League side 'have the edge' on the minnows.

“Newcastle United are a well-known and well-established club," he said. "They have a style of play that does not suit us. No team in England wants to play against Newcastle because they do not allow their opponents to play their game.

"We want to play a brave, intelligent game on our own pitch. Our opponents have the edge on us in a number of ways but I believe my players will give their best."

Newcastle have travelled to Baku on Tuesday and will...