Both sides have started the season slowly, and both find themselves towards the foot of the table and still looking for a win after four matches.
Speaking ahead of the game, Magpies boss Steve Bruce, who continues to face scrutiny from supporters over the side's results and style of play, said: “I've said now since I walked through the door two years ago, I'm not going to be everybody's cup of tea, but I will, with my experience, hope that I can keep the club just ticking along, and make sure we maintain our Premier League status.
“We should be better than that, (but) that's where we are at the moment, and we have been for a while, and that's everybody's frustration.
“I want Newcastle to be at the top of the league, so that frustration is there. But I don't think 'oh, the noise is too bad, walk away, Steve'. That's not in my nature when it gets tough.”
Meanwhile, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa expressed sympathy for Bruce amid the pressure on his job, and revealed: “I always feel saddened when this happens to a manager, when his home fans go against him.
“It is one of the worst feelings that a manager can have.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Premier League, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
9. Wilder wants Forest job
Ex-Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is said to be keen on the vacant Nottingham Forest job. It had previously been claimed that Wilder would hold out to see if Steve Bruce would lose the Newcastle job, and look to fill the role if so. (Guardian) Photo: OLI SCARFF
10. Goldson on West Ham's radar
West Ham United have been credited with an interest in Rangers ace Connor Goldson, who could leave the club for nothing ahead of his contract expiring next summer. He joined the Gers from Brighton back in 2018, and won the league title with his side last season. (Sky Sports) Photo: Ian MacNicol