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...
9. Left side: Allan Saint-Maximin
The Frenchman looks likely to have shaken off the knock picked up during his Carabao Cup cameo. Could keep his place in the side ahead of the the likes of Ryan Fraser and Miguel Almiron. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
10. No. 10: Miguel Almiron
After opening the season with two assists, the Paraguayan could get the nod over Andy Carroll this weekend. Photo: LEE SMITH
11. Striker: Callum Wilson
Opened his account with a debut goal alongside Jeff Hendrick at the London Stadium last weekend. Looks set to lead the line again against Brighton as Steve Bruce is set to name a near unchanged side from the opening day win. Photo: Michael Regan