Newcastle United supporters are optimistic of progressing to the next round after they were drawn against Premier League rivals Leicester City in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
The Magpies will play for the third consecutive round at St James' Park, after defeating Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth in the previous rounds on home turf.
The quarter-final ties will be played on the week commencing January 9, as Newcastle aim to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 1976.
Newcastle face Leicester at the King Power Stadium when they return to Premier League action on Boxing Day. Here is how Newcastle fans have been reacting to the draw on social media.
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@LisaTingle8 So happy with a home tie! Fancy us beating any of them at home apart from City but we didn't get them. So bring on Leicester!
@LiamK1998_ We're still winning the cusp.
@SznMaximin We love a home draw. Now let's win and go to Wembley.
@ItzRockyNUFC Winnable.
@mja1980 Great draw.
@gary197226 Get in. We beat them on Boxing Day in the league, then stuff them in the cup too and take Maddison from them in January as well.
@TheofficialDon Happy with that draw.
@cliifft Wembley mags!
@Jimdoug87 Massive advantage being at home.
@Dale9Spencer Decent draw. Got to fancy us at home.
@DaleWighton Good draw. Can't grumble being at home.
@geordie_john We will have signed Maddison by then.
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