Newcastle United are hoping to bounce back from their European exit in midweek with three points against Fulham this afternoon (kick-off 3pm).
It's been a difficult week for Eddie Howe's men, first losing back-to-back at Everton and Tottenham Hotspur on their travels before suffering a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The aim is to return to Europe's most elite competition at the earliest possible stage. And if they are to do that next season, Howe himself admitted his side must put together a consistent run of wins.
As it stands, Newcastle sit seven points off the top four and a host Fulham side who have been free-scoring in recent weeks by winning consecutive home games by 5-0.
The Magpies, however, boast one of the best home records in the Premier League as they eye their seventh successive victory at St James' Park.
NewcastleWorld predicts the Newcastle starting XI Howe will name to take on the Cottagers:
5. CB: Fabian Schar
The Switzerland international is an ever-present in the Premier League this campaign. And he's rarely fell below his usual high standards. | Getty Images
6. LB: Dan Burn (in for Kieran Trippier)
Burn is back fit and Livramento switching to right-back will likely hand him immediate recall to the starting XI. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle don't win Premier League games without Bruno. Since his full debut in March 2022, United haven't won without him. | Getty Images
8. CM: Sean Longstaff (in for Lewis Miley)
This is no reflection on Lewis Miley but the 17-year-old could maybe do with a little breather after whirlwind couple of weeks. | Getty Images