On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.

League Cup-champions Newcastle are looking to put the finishing touches on their best season for over two decades, since placing third in 2002-03. They might yet get second, even, which they haven’t done since 1997.

Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United and Chelsea go head-to-head on Sunday as they battle to secure a top five finish in the Premier League. Both sides a