Newcastle United will no doubt be keeping a keen eye on Fulham's game against Leeds United on Friday evening.
The Cottagers have impressed since the turn of the year and have given themselves a huge chance of climbing out of the relegation zone.
By contrast, the Magpies have endured a slump that has seen them go from looking over their shoulder to being plunged into a relegation battle.
While Fulham failed to take advantage of Newcastle dropping points against Aston Villa at the weekend as they suffered defeat to Man City, they now face a Leeds team whose recent form has been patchy at best.
The Cottagers know that, with the advantage of playing on Friday evening, a win will take them above Newcastle and out of the bottom three.
Granted, Newcastle will have two games in hand by the time the final whistle rings out at Craven Cottage on Friday evening, but points on the board in a relegation battle are arguably more valuable, particularly with the Magpies facing a crucial six-pointer against Brighton on Saturday night.
So Fulham will no doubt be aware of what a vital game Friday could prove to be - particularly with any dropped points handing Newcastle a huge advantage in the relegation fight.
Scott Parker has built his side's recent upturn in form on consistent team selections, with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and centre-backs Joachim Andersen and Tosin Adarabioyo forming the backbone of their side.
Yet the Cottagers boss faces some injury problems for Friday's 8pm kick-off.
Tom Cairney and Bobby Decordova-Reid are both doubts, with back-up goalkeeper Marek Rodak definitely absent due to a finger injury.
Club captain Cairney's season has been troubled with a persistent knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 19, and Parker has admitted the midfielder may need to get some football having returned to training.
The Cottagers' biggest concern will likely be over Decordova-Reid, however, with the former Bristol City man having enjoyed some impressive recent form.
A versatile presence, Decordova-Reid started his career as a central midfielder before being transformed into a striker, but he has recently been playing on the right of midfield for the Cottagers.
He impressed in the recent 1-0 win over Liverpool, being hailed by Parker as 'physically incredible', but he subsequently missed the defeat to Man City.
It has been reported that his absence was down to a personal issue, which could well mean he returns in time for Friday.
If so, his presence will be a welcome one for Parker against a Leeds side who face injury concerns of their own.
Patrick Bamford is being assessed this week after limping out of the goalless draw with Chelsea at the weekend - a game that saw captain Liam Cooper absent due to illness.
Adam Forshaw, Pablo Hernandez and Robin Koch are also not fully fit and none are likely to feature against Fulham.
