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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5. Sven Botman
Botman conceded a penalty against the Bees last weekend in what was just a small blemish on a stunning start to his Newcastle United career. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Dan Burn
Villa have some very good wide players at their disposal and Burn will have to be at his best at Villa Park to deal with their threats. Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Sean Longstaff
Longstaff was brought off at half-time at the Gtech Community Stadium in a substitution that brought about a tactical switch and their change of fortunes. Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes has been nursing an ankle injury in recent times but is still putting in brilliant displays in the middle of the park. Newcastle will need him to control the game on Saturday. Photo: GLYN KIRK