Newcastle United are enjoying their longest spell between fixtures, international breaks aside, since August.
The usually hectic festive schedule is actually less hectic for Newcastle than the rest of their campaign so far. Competing on three fronts, with a fourth to follow next month, has prevented Eddie Howe from coaching on the training field, so he is relishing the opportunity to do so over the next few days.
But Howe will also be thinking ahead to the January transfer window, so which positions is he keen to strengthen? Should Nick Pope immediately be restored once fit ahead of Aaron Ramsdale? And just what is happening with Anthony Elanga — do those inside Newcastle still believe he will come good?
Most Mondays throughout the season, The Athletic hosts an hour-long ‘Inside Newcastle’ live Q&A with subscribers. Please post your questions below, and our Newcastle writer Chris Waugh will endeavour to answer as many as possible between 2pm and 3pm GMT (9am and 10am ET).
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