Newcastle United's problems worsened following a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United that has increased the pressure upon Steve Bruce.
The Magpies are now winless in their last six Premier League matches, a run that extends to eight games without a win in all competitions.
While the recent woes have come amid a difficult run of fixtures, a trip to face a Sheffield United side without a win in their opening 17 matches this season should have provided a road to redemption.
Instead, Newcastle are now at real risk of being sucked into the relegation fight as, while they are eight points clear of Fulham, the west London side hold two games in hand.
From the first minute, Newcastle were outplayed at Bramall Lane and it was an evening to forget, with the first half passing by without Bruce 's side having a shot on target.
Ryan Fraser's dismissal just before the break made things worse for Newcastle and a second-half penalty from Billy Sharp ultimately meant all three points remained in South Yorkshire.
Naturally, Newcastle fans on social media were furious with what they witnessed - and their frustrations were made clear immediately, with the starting line-up not impressing.
Many believe this should leave the writing on the wall for Bruce, with Newcastle's tactical approach not earning many plaudits.
Another big few weeks now lie ahead, with Newcastle set for meetings with Arsenal, Leeds United and Everton before February begins.
