And writer Liam Kennedy gives his take on what Magpies team the manager should send out at Wolves this afternoon.
Here’s his selections, with one or two surprise inclusions.
1. Goalkeeper: Karl Darlow
In current form, if he's fit, he plays. Simple as that. Mark Gillespie has proven himself a more than able deputy mind. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Right back: Javier Manquillo
The Krafth experiment is over for me. He was shown up against Manchester United. It's back to Manquillo for me. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Centre back: Jamaal Lascelles
Some may want to see Fabian Schar brought back in, but Lascelles did little wrong against Manchester United and is the leader of this team. He stays, for now. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Centre back: Federico Fernandez
Say it week-in, week-out, Newcastle United's best defender, without fail. Rarely has an off day. When he does it tends to coincide with a bad performance all round. Photo: Pool