Newcastle United's European adventure is over following the 2-1 defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday night. Disappointment still lingers but there's little time for a Champions League hangover.
In-form Fulham are the visitors to St James' Park in the Premier League this afternoon as the Magpies look to avoid a fourth successive defeat in all competition.
United suffered back-to-back losses to Everton and Tottenham Hotspur on their travels last week but a return to home turf, where they have only once in the league this season, is welcomed.
Howe's squad has been decimated by injuries in recent months but the return of Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn has come as a major boost.
However, Newcastle still remain without several first-team players. Fulham, who have won back-to-back matches by 5-0, also have a few of their stars out.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the players ruled out of today's fixture on Tyneside, and those that are a doubt:
13. Jacob Murphy - out
Murphy suffered a shoulder injury just moments after coming on against Arsenal. Murphy re-injured his shoulder and is set for an extended period on the sidelines. | Getty Images
14. Sven Botman - doubt
Botman hasn’t featured for the club since the win over Sheffield United in September but is on the verge of a return. | Getty Images
15. Anthony Gordon - out
Gordon has been nursing a minor hamstring injury in recent times and wasn’t able to complete the full 90 minutes in midweek. | Getty Images