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.

Newcastle and Chelsea are fourth and fifth in the Premier League, leave on 63 points with three games to go. Any winner today will take a huge step towards Champions League qualification.