Newcastle boss Eddie Howe expects a battle at Leeds United on Saturday.
Newcastle cannot afford to slip up as they chase Champions League qualification.
Howe said: We're excited, that has to be our emotion. We're looking forward to the challenges ahead, I don't feel the players are daunted by it. I've seen them train this week, again it's been very good and the players seem mentally in a good head space. We're approaching it with a view of what we can achieve, rather than worrying about any consequences.
We know it's going to be a great occasion and a great atmosphere. Elland Road's a brilliant place to play but we need to be ready for what's going to come. It's going to be a really important start to the game, those first 15-20 minutes will have a huge impact on what's going to happen."
On Leeds boss Sam Allardyce, he added: We saw enough [in the defeat at Manchester City] to say that's going to be what Sam's going to give the team - clear organisation, clear structure and a definite philosophy in and out of possession. Watching it back, you can see the impact he's had in a short period of time."
