Rodney Parade is readying itself for the arrival of Premier League champions Manchester City for this FA Cup fifth round David vs Goliath affair on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's men remain firmly in contention for an unprecedented quadruple this season but a visit to League Two Newport County's ground - which also plays host to two rugby teams - could generate some major concerns for the Blues.
The sodden mud-spattered and uneven surface is a far cry from the lush green carpet at the Etihad that the City stars are accustomed to - with Guardiola eager to avoid any unnecessary injuries as the Citizens continue to fight for silverware on all four fronts.