Newcastle United face Chelsea on Saturday with the visitors fresh off the back of a 7-0 win over Norwich City last weekend - a victory which leaves The Blues top of the tree in the Premier League.
They then backed-up this result by defeating Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are still yet to win a game all season and head into Saturday’s clash under the stewardship of Graeme Jones and still without a permanent manager in place.
Whilst last weekend’s draw with Crystal Palace was a hard-working and gritty performance, the result did very little to suppress worries that this campaign may end in relegation.
Where better, then, to kick-start their season with a positive result against one of Europe’s most dominant sides?
Here, we predict how Newcastle United will line-up at St James’s Park on Saturday:
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9. CM: Joe Willock
Despite playing whilst receiving injections for a toe injury, Willock’s energy and drive to go forward will be needed on Saturday. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
10. ST: Allan Saint-Maximin
He may have struggled to influence proceedings at Selhurst Park, however, his ability to drive with the ball and run at defenders allows Newcastle to transition from defence to attack quickly - something they will need to do well if they are to get a result against Chelsea. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney
11. ST: Callum Wilson
His goal against Crystal Palace showed just how priceless Wilson is to this team. If he’s fit, he’s a guaranteed starter. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney