A Leicester City victory today would pile the pressure on Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.
However, City boss Nigel Pearson does not want his players distracted by the continuing unease around St James' Park.
The Toon Army have been growing increasingly dissatisfied with Pardew and owner Mike Ashley.
Pardew admits himself the game has taken on a greater significance as they look for a victory to ease the pressure mounting on him.
"It's not easy at the moment," admitted Pardew. "When you are winning, things can fall into place.
"When you're fighting for every result, it makes it difficult and stressful."
But Pearson, who spent a spell as coach and caretaker manager at Newcastle, believes the Toon Army will be as vociferous as ever towards his side.
"It is a fantastic place to play football – great stadium and atmosphere, and it is a big game," said Pearson.
"I expect the Newcastle fans will get fully behind their team. I don't want to talk about a peer of mine. We all have those pressures and it is never easy. Alan and his staff will be working hard to turn things around and the only way they will do that is by results.
"My focus is very much on us. Whether we can harness any situation will be whether we play well enough. We have to go there and play at our best.
"Regardless of where you go, sides have players of experience and know-how and quality.
"There are always sub-plots and things that aren't necessary to do with anything else."
Pearson said he enjoyed his time on Tyneside, although the expectation for success was always incredibly high.
"I look back at my two years at Newcastle with good memories," said Pearson.
"It was an appointment that came out of the blue. I had left West Brom as Bryan Robson had left and did not expect to be in work so quickly. It was a great experience for me.
"It's a big club and there were a lot of good things about them.
"I still know a lot of people who worked for the club and look forward to seeing them." Pardew said he was immensely impressed with what he saw when City overcame Manchester United recently.
"They have had the stand-out result of the season for me, beating Manchester United when they had everybody available," said Pardew.
