Head coach Steve Bruce has seen him forward options, in particular, limited due to injury issues.
This week has brought the news that Andy Carroll could return, but is anyone else close?
Here’s a list of every injured Newcastle United player – with the date, if known, when they are most likely to return.
5. Andy Carroll
Striker Carroll is edging closer to fitness and without any reaction to contact this week could well be on the bench this weekend. POSSIBLE RETURN DATE: Pencilled in for Brighton (h). | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. Allan Saint-Maximin
Suffered a hamstring injury earlier this season, then returned too quickly. Lasted just 16 minutes at Spurs. POSSIBLE RETURN DATE: Unknown. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. DeAndre Yedlin
A groin problem, which required surgery, has plagued the USA international over the summer. POSSIBLE RETURN DATE: Manchester United (h) - 6/10. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Florian Lejeune
The Frenchman suffered a knee injury in April and has again defied medics by making a miraculous recovery. Will take some time to get up to speed, though. POSSIBLE RETURN DATE: Unknown. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster