Thanks to relegation-threatened Burton Albion’s shock win over Huddersfield last weekend couple with Newcastle taking care of business against Wigan, the Toon Army are within touching distance of the Premier League.
Still firmly sat atop of the Championship, 10 points clear of third place with just seven games to play, Newcastle can secure promotion to the Premier League if they pick up just 12 points from the remaining 21 available.
Next up for Rafa Benitez’s side is the visit of Burton Albion who did them a massive favour at the weekend.
Surely buoyed by their win, Albion will be seeking a second successive scalp in their survival bid as Newcastle prepare for a match with major banana skin potential.
How will Benitez line-up his Newcastle side? Here is our predicted XI.
