Emmanuel Petit insists Newcastle will be a threat to Chelsea's UEFA Champions League hopes, with the former Blues midfielder expecting the Magpies to strengthen in January.
Newcastle signed off before the World Cup break with a 1-0 win over Chelsea at St James' Park to extend their winning streak to five straight matches. The Magpies sit third in the Premier League and boast a nine-point lead over Chelsea, albeit having played a game more than Graham Potter's side.
Petit believes Newcastle will remain fresh due to them not competing in Europe and expects the race for the top four to be as tight as ever this season.
