Newcastle United host Aston Villa look to extend their seven-match unbeaten run at St. James' Park.
The Magpies' surge has seen them rise to fourth in the Premier League table and a win could take them up to third and just four points off the top.
Eddie Howe is hoping his side can repeat the success they had in this fixture last year when they defeated the Villains 1-0.
Here are the most important talking points from the Newcastle boss' press conference.
Update on key players
Howe gave the press an update on the status of Allan Saint-Maximin, Alexander Isak and Elliot Anderson.
"Elliot's okay. He had a minor niggle (before Spurs) but nothing serious and he's back in the squad this week.
"There's a chance with (Allan Saint-Maximin). We're going to see how training goes today but he's made really good progress and i'm very pleased with how he's attacked his rehab and the work he's put in.
"Alex (Isak) has been having a couple of injections into his thigh. I believe that's gone well and the medical team are happy with where he currently stands, but it is a longer-term injury, around five to six weeks."
"We expect a very difficult game"
Aston Villa defeated Brentford 4-0 last time out and confirmed the appointment of Spaniard Unai Emery as the replacement for Steven Gerrard, who was sacked after less than a year in charge.
"Last week, they did very well. I watched the game in depth and I thought they started with such a high intensity. You could sense the crowd and the vibe of the stadium was very good.
"We expect a very difficult game and know we're going to have to be at our best, as we are, in every Premier League game, to win. They're going through this period where they're waiting for their new manager and we expect a reaction."
"We're determined to try and keep that momentum"
With four games to go before the season is paused for the upcoming World Cup, Howe is determined to make sure the Magpies finish as strongly as possible.
"We know we have three Premier League games and a cup game to go before that break.
"We're determined to try and keep that momentum until that break and then dust ourselves down, regroup and go again.
"I've been impressed with how we've attacked every challenge that we've faced and have not taken a step back at all. It's really important, in this moment, that we don't do that."
On Callum Wilson
The former Bournemouth man has started Newcastle's last five games after recovering from a hamstring injury and he scored the opener against Tottenham.
"He performed to a very high level, physically, for the team. Everyone knows the way we want to play and with that method of play comes a big responsibility on the number nine to set us off in terms of our off the ball plan.
"I thought he executed that very well, as he has always done for me. With the ball he has certain demands that are placed upon him as well and his all-round game was very good.
"I think he's always got huge motivation, whenever he plays and whether it's for England or Newcastle. Callum's that player that's very driven. he had high expectations of himself and don't think that's changed."