Right, we now know exactly where we are come the resumption of domestic hostilities after the tasty dessert served up in the desert.
We also have the signposts clearly marked in the search for a domestic trophy after 67 years of emptiness. Newcastle's very first match back in competition is home to Bournemouth on Wednesday, December 21, to reach the last eight of the League Cup.
And the fifth game on the fixture list is now against League One Sheffield Wednesday away at the start of FA Cup action for Premier League clubs.
