Their win over Brentford last weekend cemented the Magpies in 3rd place in the Premier League, making it a third win inside six days following victories over Manchester United and West Ham.
Another huge test of Newcastle’s European credentials will come this weekend when they face Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
Villa have taken 19 points from a possible 21 during their last seven outings and are one of the most in-form teams in the country.
Howe has a fairly full squad to pick from although Newcastle have fitness concerns over Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin heading into the game later today.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United team that Howe could select to face Aston Villa.
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1. Eddie Howe
Is this the side Eddie Howe will pick to face Aston Villa? (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. Nick Pope
Pope’s 12 clean sheets this season is only equalled by David de Gea. Pope was needed to pull off a string of saves against Brentford last game to preserve the three points. Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. Kieran Trippier
Trippier scored a memorable free-kick against Villa last season and will be hoping to play his part in marshalling the league’s best defence. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
4. Fabian Schar
Schar has been one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers this season and will have to be on top of his game to stop a free-scoring Ollie Watkins on Saturday. Photo: Stu Forster