This week was supposed to be a special one for Premier League fans, with the final set of fixtures set to take place on May 17.
Steve Bruce has revealed he is looking to add "three or four quality players" to his Newcastle United squad during the summer transfer window.
Steve Bruce has brought in eight new faces to Newcastle this season, either permanently or on loan, so how has each individual got on at St James' Park?
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has defended Joelinton against mounting criticism and praised the character of the misfiring striker.
Newcastle failed to score for the 12th time this season against Burnley on Saturday and Steve Bruce is struggling to come up with a solution to their problems.
Newcastle suffered another defeat at the weekend and the mismanagement of the club over the past few years has finally started to have an impact on the pitch.
Steve Bruce admits Joelinton is finding life tough and the Newcastle manager has called for the striker to think about himself more in the final third.
Newcastle's Joelinton has failed to score in his last 22 top-flight appearances but he is still some way off setting an unwanted Premier League record.
Arsenal welcome Newcastle to the Emirates on Sunday for Premier League action as both teams eye a victory that would boost their European aspirations.
Martin Dubravka says the split winter break in the Premier League was a relief for Newcastle United as they aim to get some bodies back from the treatment room.