Peter Crouch believes Newcastle United are building up a head of steam under manager Eddie Howe, with the ex-Liverpool striker claiming the Magpies will be the envy of the Premier League's relegations strugglers.
When Howe arrived on Tyneside in November following the departure of embattled manager Steve Bruce, Newcastle were embroiled in a relegation battle, having not tasted a league win yet.
It took until December 4 for the Magpies to win in the Premier League, when they beat Burnley 1-0 at St James' Park courtesy of a Callum Wilson strike.