Chris Wood is still searching for his goal in the colours of Newcastle United following his January arrival.
The New Zealand international has registered double-digit hauls in each of his last four Premier League campaigns, but the former Burnley striker so far has just three goals to his name.
Wood has completed the full 90 minutes in all three of his appearances in black-and-white to date, helping Eddie Howe's side earn seven points from a possible nine to lift themselves out of the relegation zone.
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The 30-year-old was denied a first Newcastle goal during the midweek win against Everton by the linesman's flag, while the target man was guilty of spurning a glorious first-half chance after Ryan Fraser's strike was deflected into his path.
Howe's confirmation that number nine Callum Wilson may only be available for the final few games of the season means Wood will likely have to shoulder the goalscoring burden for the remainder of the campaign.
The head coach has stressed he is pleased with the new signing's all-round contribution so far, arguing his 'presence' and 'physicality' have made an impact on the team's frontline.
Newcastle enjoyed a productive January transfer window after securing five signings, but the injury update on Wilson has raised fears among sections of the fanbase over where the goals will come from.
Wood has not scored in the Premier League since November, but his record from his lengthy spell in English football so far suggests he could be in line to break his goalscoring duck sooner rather than later.
The Magpies upcoming fixtures bode well for the striker, judging by his goalscoring record from his time with the likes of the Clarets, Leeds United, and Leicester City.
Wood has so registered his best goalscoring return against Championship side Huddersfield Town, recording nine goals and two assists in 16 appearances.
When it comes to Newcastle's Premier League rivals, the striker should be confident of getting off the mark on Tyneside sooner rather than later.
Aston Villa are the visitors to St James' Park on Sunday, and Wood will be hoping to add to his return of four strikes in seven appearances against the club.
Newcastle will then travel to West Ham on February 19, and the Magpies' number 20 can take confidence from a record of seven goals in 11 matches against the Hammers.
United then face an away trip to Brentford on February 26, an opponent Wood has only scored once against in six appearances.
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However, the Magpies host Brighton on March 5, and the New Zealand international has scored against the Seagulls more than any other top-flight side.
Wood has scored eight times against the Seagulls, and Newcastle's next four matches suggest the striker could get off the mark sooner rather than later.
