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.

Either Newcastle United or Chelsea could go a long way toward securing UEFA Champions League football with a win at St. James' Park on Sunday.