Steve Bruce has conceded Newcastle United are in locked in a relegation scrap in the Premier League.
The Toon head coach not been told to do anything other than get on with the job this week despite two defeats at Chelsea and Manchester United.
But going into this weekend's clash, the Magpies could sink into the bottom three of the top-flight if they lose and Fulham defeat Crystal Palace.
When asked about the battle at the bottom, Bruce said: "It's the tickly part of the season and I always say when the daffodils are up, it's the sign that the real crux part of the season is upon us.
"If you are at the bottom end, which we are, unfortunately... Can we finish above the six or seven?
"That is the aim and I am quietly confident we can do that.
"Everybody says it is just Newcastle and Fulham but there are others."
Fulham face the Eagles on a crucial weekend at Selhurst Park, but Newcastle step up first to face Wolves at St James' Park.
Giving his views on Fulham, Bruce added: "They have won two in a week and what a difference that makes.
"Before that, they'd won two in six months. It's all to play for.
"It's not just Fulham, there are six or seven teams nervously looking over their shoulder, we're one of them."
The Toon boss was also asked about facing up to Fulham on the last game of the season at Craven Cottage and whether it could be a relegation decider.
Bruce said: "It's two or three months down the line. I am only concentrating on tomorrow's game.
"It does seem strange that game is the last of the season but let's address that then."
