Newcastle United host Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park in what could prove to be a pivotal game in the race foe European football.
After Eddie Howe's side lost 4-1 away to Arsenal last weekend, Wolves jumped one place ahead of the Magpies in the Premier League table following their 1-0 win over relegation threatened Sheffield United.
It means Gary O'Neil's side are in ninth, one place and one point better off than United, who haven't won at home since beating Fulham 3-0 on December 16.
By contrast, Wolves have been outstanding on their travels of late, beating the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Brenford while avoiding defeat since they visited West Ham United on December 17.
Both teams head into the game having progressed into the last eight of the FA Cup in midweek. Newcastle required penalties to advance past Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Twenty four hours later, Wolves beat Brighton and Hove Albion at Molineux via Mario Lemina's second minute goal.
It all makes for an interesting encounter on Tyneside and here, NewcastleWorld takes you through the early team news from both camps:
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.