Eddie Howe is hoping he and his players can avoid any moments like the one Patrick Vieira found himself caught up in at Goodison Park on Thursday night.
A mass pitch invasion saw fans confront the French boss amid the chaos after the final whistle of the 3-2 win over Crystal Palace. Newcastle have a valid concern about a possible pitch invasion at Turf Moor, not least because the location of the dressing room is in the far corner of the ground at Burnley.