Chris Hughton has a bit of a selection headache for the trip to Barnsley, however I think it's a one that he will welcome.
The selection dilemma comes as he has so many forwards to choose from who have all been scoring in recent weeks.
Shola Ameobi returned from injury against Coventry in midweek and scored the opener. Nile Ranger grabbed his first league goal for the club in the same game. Andy Carroll has been ever present and has provided some vital strikes for the campaign so far, whilst the partnership of Peter Lovenkrands and Marlon Harewood has helped destroy a number of defences.
The ex-Spurs coach may decide to freshen things up following a tough encounter against the Sky Blues recently and Barnsley are another difficult team to play under boss Mark Robins.
The Tykes have already claimed six points against the two teams chasing United, in West Brom and Cardiff at Oakwell. Therefore it is a game the Geordies should not take lightly, especially as the Toon Army following of 7000 fans will be there to cheer them on.
Barnsley have a number of players hoping to return for the big clash. Skipper Stephen Foster, Jamal Campbell-Ryce, Emil Hallfredsson and once Sunderland striker Andy Gray should all be fit.
Newcastle last played Barnsley in 2007 in the Carling Cup, the Magpies won 2-0 and there was five players involved who are likely to compete again tomorrow.
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