Eddie Howe’s side host Leeds knowing if they avoid defeat, they will set a new club Premier League record for games unbeaten in a row in a season.
The Magpies are currently 11 unbeaten in the league and have won their last six straight Premier League games following their convincing Boxing Day win over Leicester City.
Newcastle are also yet to taste defeat at home this season but face a dangerous Leeds side that defeated Liverpool at Anfield before the break for the Qatar World Cup.
Both Howe and Jesse Marsch have injury concerns heading into the clash at St James’s Park and here, we take a look at Newcastle and Leeds United’s current injury list and the estimated return dates for when supporters can expect to see them back in action.
5. Matt Ritchie
Ritchie made a brief cameo appearance at the King Power Stadium when he replaced Chris Wood in the 88th minute. Ritchie has recovered from an injury that has kept him out for the majority of the season and should be available for selection if required. Estimated return date = 31 December v Leeds United. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Alexander Isak
Howe has reiterated his desire not to rush Isak back into the team. The striker is slowly coming back to fitness however and it might not be long before he is over his thigh injury and supporters can see him in action once again. He is definitely out of the clash with Leeds on New Year’s Eve, but could make his return mid-January. Estimated return date = 15 January v Fulham. Photo: George Wood
7. Elliot Anderson
Speaking about why Anderson missed the cup game with Bournemouth, Howe said: “He’s had a couple of niggles behind the scenes. He’s doing some fitness work to make sure he’s fully fit.” The ‘Geordie Maradona’ replaced Sean Longstaff in injury time at the King Power Stadium and should be available for selection for the New Year’s Eve clash with Leeds. Estimated return date = 31 December v Leeds United. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Callum Wilson
Wilson missed the Boxing Day win over Leicester City with his omission from the starting XI worrying supporters that he may have suffered yet another injury. However, Howe confirmed post-match that it was illness that kept his No.9 out of the game. Howe said: "He hasn’t trained for two days (due to illness). He’s at home with his family. Fingers crossed, he’ll be better soon.” Estimated return date = 31 December v Leeds United. Photo: Stu Forster