Two games, two wins, two clean sheets – things couldn’t have got off to a better start for Steve Bruce and his Magpies side so far as they prepare to welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to St James’s Park this afternoon (2pm kick-off).
But Newcastle are yet to beat the Seagulls since they both won promotion to the Premier League in 2017 – the previous two meetings between the sides last season ended as goalless draws.
Bruce has a couple of selection dilemmas ahead of today’s match with Miguel Almiron and Ryan Fraser pushing to start after impressive Carabao Cup displays.
Meanwhile, Allan Saint-Maximin is still likely to start despite taking a knock late on against Blackburn Rovers in midweek.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see our predicted Magpies starting line-up for the match...
5. Left-back: Jamal Lewis
The 22-year-old is set to make his home Premier League debut against the Seagulls. Photo: Michael Regan
6. Central midfield: Isaac Hayden
Showed up the West Ham midfield last weekened. Will be looking to maintain those levels at St James' Park. Photo: Adam Davy
7. Central midfield: Jonjo Shelvey
Had a steady start to the season at West Ham last week despite his midfield partners taking most of the plaudits. Should get another chance to shine today. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Right side: Jeff Hendrick
Virtually undroppable after a dazzling competitive debut for the Toon. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN