Rafael Benitez has warned Newcastle that they have done nothing yet despite opening up a five-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table.
The Magpies head for Reading on Tuesday knowing a third victory in eight days against a promotion rival following their wins at Brighton and Huddersfield would further enhance their title credentials.
However, Benitez is refusing to take anything for granted.
He said: 'It was important for us because it was against the teams at the top, but still in one week, everything changed for us.