The juggernaut keeps on rolling as Papiss Cisse, Demba Ba and Hatem Ben Arfa are proving their worth.
Four hundred and fifty minutes seperate the Toon from a place at Europe's top table and without the distraction of cups the team is taking a well earned break until the weekend.
The break from training is a clever move by Pardew as Chelsea and Tottenham endure gruelling cup run-ins as well as vying for a strong league finish. The rest will allow the players nursing injuries to get back to full strength and mentally prepare for what must be six points from their remaining games in April. Stoke have nothing to play for this season, as they are already assured of Premier league status and should roll over to a fit, eager and determined Newcastle team.
With the chance of finishing anywhere from third to sixth up for grabs Pardew needs to steady the ship and keep his hand firmly on the tiller as he guides the Geordie ship towards European waters.