Newcastle United travel to Blackburn Rovers in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they look to advance into the last eight of the competition for only the second time in 18 years.
The Magpies head to Ewood Park having lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Saturday night, a performance that left Eddie Howe deeply disappointed.
"My initial analysis was very similar to how I feel now," said Howe. "We need to do better in lots of different areas of the game. Normally we do, but it was a difficult day for us.
“After a performance like that, and you do get them, you want a chance to respond very quickly and to get it out of the system. This is a good game to do that with."
While Newcastle's Premier League form has dipped of late, the FA Cup has proved to be a healthy distraction having beaten Tyne-Wear rivals Sunderland and Fulham away from home to reach this stage.
A win at Blackburn would put United just one game away from a Wembley semi-final.
"It's a huge game for us," Howe said. "We're absolutely committed to the FA Cup to do well and have been all season. We've had two difficult games away from home to get to this stage and now another one.
"We've been looking forward to this game for a while so we know how important it is."
Ahead of the game, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the early team news from Blackburn and Newcastle with 10 players expected to be absent:
1. Sandro Tonali - out
The Italian is banned from football until August following an investigation into illegal betting activity.
2. Joelinton - out
Joelinton underwent surgery on his groin last month and won't return until May the earliest.
3. Nick Pope - out
Newcastle have been without Pope since December after he underwent surgery on a dislocated shoulder.
4. Matt Targett - out
Targett underwent surgery on his hamstring in November. He has returned to training but isn't yet ready for the matchday squad.