The Magpies snatched their first win of the season just in time as they beat Burnley 1-0 at the weekend, but now they have a difficult run of fixtures leading up to Christmas.
Newcastle travel to Leicester this weekend, before taking on Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United over eleven days.
The Tyneside club will head to the Midlands with full confidence given the Foxes’ form and successive victories may just give them that belief that they can take points off Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Ralf Rangnick.
It is currently extremely tight at the bottom of the Premier League, with all three sides in the relegation zone currently on ten points - three from safety – however Burnley have a game in hand over Newcastle and Norwich.
Here are the best of today’s rumours...
5. Brighton join race to sign Besiktas striker
Brighton & Hove Albion have entered the race to sign Cyle Larin from Besiktas. The forward - who has five goals this season - is being monitored by West Ham, Everton and Southampton. (TEAMtalk) Photo: OZAN KOSE
6. Roma join race for Norwich defender
Roma are reportedly one of many teams interested in signing Norwich City full-back Max Aarons with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund also keen. The Serie A club are looking at a loan with an option to buy deal for the 21-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport) Photo: Harriet Lander
7. Real Madrid leading race for Chelsea star
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is closing in on a move away from Chelsea. The centre-back's agent has reportedly held tasks with both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. (Independent) Photo: Michael Regan
8. Newcastle United preparing to raid Burnley for defensive duo
Newcastle United are reportedly desperate to sign Burnley centre-backs Ben Mee and James Tarkowski and are willing to double their wages. The pair currently earn £50,000 a week and are both out of contract next summer. (Mirror) Photo: Pool