Finally, the Premier League returns on Saturday.
Newcastle United host Crystal Palace as Eddie Howe’s side look to pick up where they left off before the international break.
While the Magpies will surely be favourites at home, it will not be an easy game.
Indeed, the Eagles battled to a 0-0 draw at St James’ Park last season, albeit thanks to a fortunate VAR call.
This season, Roy Hodgson’s side have started well. As you might imagine for a team playing under the former England manager, their defensive record stands up, with only Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea conceding fewer times.
Still, BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton has offered his prediction.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace: Chris Sutton predicts Premier League scoreline
Indeed, the pundit is backing Newcastle to emerge 2-0 winners over the visiting Palace.
“These two teams met three times last season and didn’t score once between them – although VAR did rob Newcastle of a perfectly good goal in the league game at St James’ Park,” he wrote in his column.
“Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson would probably be happy with another stalemate this time too, but Newcastle have been playing well and I think they will find a way to win.”
Opinion: Crystal Palace game huge for Newcastle
On paper, it would look as if Newcastle have bigger fish to fry than Palace, with all due respect.
Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Arsenal are all on the horizon but Howe will not be thinking of those yet, given the stern test Palace offer.
They have been beaten only once on the road this season and stopped Newcastle scoring from open play three times during their meetings last time out.
In their squad, they boast the likes of Joachim Andersen and Eberechi Eze, two players the club were linked with over the course of the summer.
They cannot be taken lightly but three points will be needed. It is vitally important Howe’s side get back up and running after the break, capitalising on the momentum they generated going into it.
With Dortmund only days away, its time to blow those cobwebs off.
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