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:
9. CM: Joelinton
Was Newcastle's star man against AC Milan in midweek. Has scored in back-to-back games with his Milan strike arguably the best of his NUFC career. | Getty Images
10. RW: Miguel Almiron
Things haven't gone to plan for Almiron in front of goal in recent games but his defensive work rate can't be faulted. | Getty Images
11. LW: Anthony Gordon
Withdrew against AC Milan with a tight hamstring but Howe has hinted that he should be involved v Fulham. | AFP via Getty Images
12. ST: Callum Wilson
Starts for the second time this week. | Getty Images