Newcastle United will be third in the Premier League at Christmas after victory over Chelsea in their last outing. Joe Willock's goal extended the Magpies sensational start to the season, and secured a seventh win in eight matches.
Eddie Howe's side are now being talked about as a top-four contender, with Chelsea and Liverpool among the so-called 'Big Six' clubs to make a sluggish start to the campaign. Newcastle have registered victories over the Blues and Tottenham, while earning draws against Manchester City and Manchester United.
Liverpool are the only side to have beaten the Magpies this term, courtesy of a controversial stoppage-time winner from Fabio Carvalho. Howe's side also have a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Bournemouth to come, with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup third round to follow in the new year.
