Newcastle United's gutsy 1-1 draw a
However, thoughts have already turned to May 11, where Newcastle will host Chelsea in a season defining fixture at St James' Park.
Both clubs are level on 63 points, with three games left to fight for Champions League qualification.
With this much at stake, Toon's captain Bruno Guimaraes wasted no time getting the Geordie faithful fired up for Sunday's clash.
"An important point given th
Newcastle's 4th place position is just about secure on goal difference; Chelsea's win over weakened Liverpool team has only made things more complicated; and Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, both on 60 points, are not far behind either.
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Newcastle's recent home record against Chelsea provides encouragement, but the significance of the match has elevated pressure levels on Tyneside to fever
What Eddie Howe has to say before the Chelsea clash?
Newcastle have been rock solid against Chelsea at St James' Park recently, winning thrice, and losing once in their last four home meetings
"We play Chelsea next week, so that game will be all we focus on now," Howe said. "I've said many times, I think that's all you can ask for, that it's in your hands and you're not reliant on other teams and looking elsewhere.
Howe added : "The focus has to be on ourselves, we know what we need to do. We've got three really tough games, I have to say that. They're not going to be easy, but they're games to relish and enjoy. We always enjoy the challenges that await us and we try to give our best."