After a brilliant end to last season, anticipation ahead of the new season is building at St James’s Park.
It will be Eddie Howe’s first full season in the Magpies dugout and hopes are high that they can improve on their 11th place finish last time out.
The beginning of last season saw Newcastle go 14 games without a win, with the club picking up just two wins before the January transfer window closed.
They will undoubtedly have more success this time around and supporters have been given a glimpse into what the season may have in-store for Newcastle.
But what are some of the key fixtures that fans can look forward to this season and when could some of United’s defining games of the season be played?
Ahead of their season opener with Nottingham Forest, here, we take a look at 11 key fixtures to look-out for next season:
9. Manchester United (home) - April 1
United host Manchester United on the weekend of April Fools Day in a game that will no doubt see a packed-out St James’s Park on what is hopefully a great spring day. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Leeds United (away) - May 13
Leeds are Newcastle’s closest Premier League rivals and supporters will make the trip to Elland Road in the penultimate away game of the season. Photo: Stu Forster
11. Chelsea (away) - May 28
Newcastle end the season with a trip to Stamford Bridge in what looks like a daunting final day of the season. Who knows what will be in-store for the Magpies on that day, but their record away at the Blues suggests they won’t want to be relying on a result that afternoon. Photo: Clive Mason