Rafa Benitez will be hoping the Manager of the Month curse does not strike when his Newcastle side travel to Leeds on Sunday.
The Spanish boss was handed the award this week and, in the past, it has been unlucky to some bosses.
The Magpies currently lead the Championship, having lost just one of their last ten, as they look to book an instant return to the top flight.
Winger Rolando Aarons is unavailable, after an ACL injury ruled him out for the rest of the season.