This Newcastle side looks like a rebranded team this season, they have indeed strengthened important positions in the team like their defense, midfield and even their attacking options. The manager also has been able to bring out the best in the available players at his disposal. They are now able to create many chances and score more goals than the previous seasons. Going against Chelsea this weekend will be interesting and we shall see how well they can play against Chelsea.
Newcastle managed to strengthen the team in the last transfer market, several players who had been brought in have brought Newcastle perched in third position. Newcastle's improved form has added one team to the competition in the top four, now that we have seen the Premier League standings by different teams. In the previous season, about two or three years ago we always saw Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United or Tottenham who always dominated the top four positions.
This season there have been so many surprises that have resulted in major changes in the top four positions. Manchester City have also struggled for first place since Arsenal have been consistent at the start of the season, Newcastle have knocked Chelsea and Liverpool out of the top four.
Newcastle can perform well again after the January transfer window opened, the power of money that has made Newcastle one of the most active clubs looking for new players to add strength to the team. The rise of Newcastle since it was taken over by new owners has made the Premier League more competitive, stronger teams will grow which can make the competition even tougher.