Eddie Howe can probably expect a knock on his door this week as competition for places in his Newcastle United team intensifies.
Allan Saint-Maximin was thrown on for a cameo against Brentford in the emphatic 5-1 win but is not the type of player who is content at sitting on the bench. Alexander Isak is also edging closer to a return while Jonjo Shelvey could be close to a squad place after a week in training ahead of the encounter at Manchester United next Sunday.
After being ravaged by injuries early in the season, Howe now has a genuine selection headache. He admits the squad strength is starting to shine through.
