The Magpies’ main plan of attack revolves around the exquisite skill set of Allan Saint-Maxmin and the ice-cool finishing ability of Callum Wilson.
If the pair are not firing then Newcastle often struggle to create and finish chances - not a good recipe for success.
There was a great desire to see new players come into the squad this summer as well, however, those wishes fell on deaf ears and only Joe Willock was brought into the club to play a role in the first-team.
With deadline day now passed, the United squad has been formalised and despite all the doom and gloom, there is a squad of players waiting to impress this season.
So who could these players be and who do we think could potentially make the step-up and impress for Newcastle this season?
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5. Jamal Lewis
Much like Fraser, Lewis struggled with injuries in his first-season. However, he has now had a good pre-season and has a position at left wing back ready-made for him to grab. With Matt Ritchie not getting any younger, it could be Lewis’ season to impress. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
6. Santiago Munoz
Munoz, who arrived on deadline day from Mexican-side Santos Laguna, will be at Newcastle for the next 18-months. However, very little is known about the striker and so Munoz could be one to watch from the youth set-up this season. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images) Photo: Manuel Guadarrama
7. Sean Longstaff
This is probably said about Longstaff every season, but this season really is his chance to impress. Longstaff has never replicated his form when he burst onto the scene and with his contract expiring next summer, many desperately want him to impress this season. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Dylan Stephenson
One of the shining-lights of the under 23 squad this season has been Dylan Stephenson. Stephenson scored back-to-back braces against Birmingham City and Burnley last week and could be catching the eye of one or two members of Newcastle’s coaching staff. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood