Newcastle United head into two crunch fixtures ahead of the international break with a chance to get their season up and running.
What feels like a must-win trip to Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday is followed by a Premier League match of equal magnitude at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
A stuttering start has left Eddie Howe’s side 15th in the Premier League and with questions being asked over how their campaign plays out after a difficult summer.
Here, our chief football reporter Craig Hope outlines his five key concerns for the Magpies…
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