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.

Newcastle United showed how the team has grown with its comprehensive win over Chelsea to take a step closer to Champions League quslification.

Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports:"I thought first half we were really, really good. I was very pleased. The sending off changed the game."With the score line as it was, it was a tricky second half