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.
9. Patrick Bamford
Bamford missed the game against Manchester City through a groin injury, although Marsch was hopeful of seeing the striker back in action sooner rather than later. Estimated return date = 31 December v Newcastle United. Photo: Eddie Keogh
10. Luis Sinisterra
Sinisterra also didn’t feature against the champions and missed their games before the World Cup with a foot injury. Ahead of the Man City game, Marsch said: “Luis is making great progress, and we feel like he's on track. We have to be a little bit cautious with this injury, but we're hopeful that in a couple of weeks, he can be back in training.” Estimated return date = 8 January v Cardiff City. Photo: George Wood
11. Stuart Dallas
Dallas remains absent with a thigh injury and is likely to miss Leeds’ next few outings at the very least. Estimated return date = unknown. Photo: OLI SCARFF