As Newcastle head into the final run of matches after the international break, they sit fifth in the Premier League table and just two points off a Champions League place with two games in hand. Eddie Howe’s side have also reached the final of the Carabao Cup but were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
The Magpies exited the FA Cup early as they were beaten by League One side Sheffield Wednesday in the third round.
Here’s every member of Newcastle’s squad this season ranked based on their performances and impact so far...
1. Harrison Ashby - n/a
Named in a couple of matchday squads at the end of the season but still waiting to make his competitive first-team debut. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Lewis Miley - n/a
The 17-year-old midfielder burst onto the scene this season and has impressed at Under-21 level while also being a regular in and around the first team. Featured off the bench in the mid-season friendlies against Al Hilal and Rayo Vallecano before being handed his Premier League debut against Chelsea on the final day, almost scoring in the process. Certainly seems to have a bright future ahead of him but it’s still too soon to offer judgement based on one 15-minute competitive cameo. | Getty
3. Ryan Fraser - 2
Made eight appearances during the season but is set to leave this summer having been frozen out of the first-team by Eddie Howe and made to train with the Under-21s. The season couldn’t have gone much worse for the Scottish winger. A return to the national squad last September and an assist in the friendly win over Al Hilal are the only real positives in an otherwise awful campaign. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Jamal Lewis - 3
Barely featured and looked out of his depth in the FA Cup defeat to League One side Sheffield Wednesday. A difficult season for the left-back played more minutes on international duty with Northern Ireland than he did at club level. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY