Before last season, when every Premier League game was played behind closed doors and broadcast live on TV, games on a Friday night were a rare occurrence.
Newcastle’s clash with Leeds will be their first league game in front of crowds on a Friday night since April 2019.
Having picked up just one point so far this season, Steve Bruce’s side really need a win and they may look back on their previous 10 games on a Friday night for inspiration when they face Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
United have won five, drawn two and lost just three of these games, outscoring the opposition 18 to 13 in the process.
Here, we look at all 10 of those games and relive some memorable moments from seven-goal thrillers, to yes, that Nottingham Forest game:
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5. November 6, 2020: Southampton (a) - 2-0 defeat
Newcastle put in a very uninspiring display in this game, a game which ended with their hosts going to the top of the table. A 7th minute goal from Che Adams set the Saints on their way and they never looked like losing the advantage.(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
6. April 12, 2019: Leicester City (a) - 1-0 victory
A game probably most remembered for Rafa Benitez’s passionate speech with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher post-match. Ayoze Perez’s first-half header made all the difference as a very ‘lively’ away end was sent home very happy. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
7. April 28, 2017: Cardiff City (a) - 2-0 victory
Newcastle had sealed promotion back to the Premier League four days earlier and a party was promised in South Wales. Goals from Christian Atsu and Issac Hayden secured a win which kept Newcastle’s title-hopes alive. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
8. April 14, 2017: Leeds United (h) - 1-1 draw
A fortnight before the victory over Cardiff, Newcastle welcomed Leeds United to St James’s Park and it looked like Jamaal Lascelles had secured Benitez’s side all three-points, however, Newcastle conceded a needless free-kick and were punished by Chris Wood who stole a point for the visitors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster