After a nine-game unbeaten run was ended by Kai Havertz, Newcastle were then defeated late-on against ten man Everton.
The Magpies will want to bounce back from this double disappointment when they face Tottenham Hotspur and a win could put Newcastle 12 points above the relegation zone.
However, the international break has thrown up one or two selection dilemmas for Newcastle’s head coach. Both Fabian Schar and Martin Dubravka withdrew from international duty and whilst Bruno Guimaraes impressed with Brazil - how much of an impact has the long travel to South America and back had on him?
Will Howe opt to rest some of his international stars? Will key men like Jonjo Shelvey and Allan Saint-Maximin be fit enough to face Spurs?
Here, we predict the Newcastle United side that Eddie Howe will select to start against Tottenham Hotspur:
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9. RW: Ryan Fraser
Fraser is probably the first name on the team sheet at the minute. Eddie Howe can rely on Fraser to put in consistent performances both with and without the ball. Photo: ANTHONY DEVLIN
10. ST: Chris Wood
Wood had a very impressive time away on international duty, scoring five goals in just three games. Hopefully, these goalscoring antics can help him grab himself some goals for his club and add to his solitary goal thus far. Photo: Warren Little
11. LW: Allan Saint-Maximin
Saint-Maximin may have struggled for form recently, however, if he has overcome his recent injury struggles, he is surely a certain starter. Photo: OLI SCARFF