The Magpies remain bottom of the Premier League table, but are still only a couple of wins away from escaping the relegation zone, and will be looking to press on and push towards safety over the coming weeks under new manager Eddie Howe.
Meanwhile, ex-footballer Gabby Agbonlahor has doubled down on his claims that Newcastle will struggle to attract signings in January due to top players wishing to live in London, and said: “If I was 25 now and I had a choice, I would choose Brentford over Newcastle.
“I'd rather be closer to London, for me to move all the way up north there, you're going to have to pay a lot more money. In the January transfer window, they're going to have that problem, attracting players with their league position and attracting players to go there, they're going to have to pay more.
“Let's be honest, even Brentford, Watford, teams that are around Newcastle [in the league] at the moment, players aren't going to go to Watford for the same money that they'll go to Newcastle for.”
He added: “They're going to choose Watford before Newcastle. I've had 10, 15 ex-players who have said ‘you're spot on Gabby’. You say it how it is and it's the truth and let's be honest, it's the truth. I'm sure Newcastle is an amazing city to live in and an amazing place but some players are going to want the lifestyle.
“Not every player, some aren't bothered by that, but some are going to want the lifestyle of London and want to be closer to London. I stand by my words 100-per-cent.”
Here is our rundown of the latest news and updates from the Premier League, as the build-up to this weekend's eagerly-anticipated action begins:
5. Gerrard readies Gers raid
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is believe to be plotting to raid his former club for teenage ace Leon King, who could be available for just £200k. The 17-year-old is also believed to be on the respective radars of Man Utd, Newcastle and Leicester City. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Race heats up for Aribo
Crystal Palace, Watford and Brentford have all been credited with an interest in Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo. The 25-year-old made 31 appearances in the side's title-winning campaign last season, and has 18 months left on his current contract. (Daily Mail) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Leeds linked with Ferreira
Reports from Brazil have claimed Leeds United are keeping tabs on Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira - who has a whopping £25m release clause - should Marcelo Bielsa leave at the end of his current deal. However, the report notes that the Whites' preferred option is to hang onto their current manager. (Sport Witness) Photo: JUAN MABROMATA
8. Nketiah turns down new deal
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is believed to have turned down a contract extension, meaning he could join a foreign club for nothing in January. The ex-Leeds loanee had been recently linked with a return to Elland Road, but the move looks to be unlikely. (Sky Sports) Photo: Julian Finney