Everyone expected the odd bump in the road - but no expected two on the bounce. A second hammering to one of the league’s lesser sides and alarm bells have been ringing around Tyneside.
After Leeds, even with an injury situation hampering them, Newcastle United pulled off a gritty performance to win. They need to do the same again with Aston Villa in town this weekend.
Before every game we take a look at the side Matthias Jaissle should pick over on our Inside NUFC YouTube channel - and this week is no different.
And while it’s fair to say every one of the players selected on Monday night should be looking over their shoulder - we think two in particular should get the chop.
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Time to go. For the manager.
Can't attack, can't defend, no midfield