Although only Thierry Henry (27) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (21) scored 20 league goals last season, and Henry (25) alone the previous season ... Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has challenged £10million striker Obafemi Martins to break the 20-goal barrier this season.
The 21-year-old Nigerian has taken his tally for the season to three in all competitions.
Roeder: "I am sure he himself will target 20 goals, as any other striker should be doing. There are very few strikers who are considered so good with their play outside the penalty box that 20 goals is not considered a must.
"The one that always crosses my mind is Mark Hughes. He would often chip in with 12 or 15, but because of his brilliance outside the box, you would accept that. But most strikers are expected to score 20 goals-plus, that is a good benchmark, and I do not see why Oba should not pitch himself around that.
"If he was pitching any less, he would be selling himself short, and I am sure he will not do that."