How long before Newcastle can be considered genuine top six contenders? Alan Pardew's men have made an impressive start to the season despite losing three key men over the summer. Remarkably, a victory over Stoke tonight would see the Magpies leapfrog Chelsea into third place, just a single point behind Manchester United. The campaign passes the quarter mark with this fixture and, with other contenders stuttering, Newcastle are poised to finish a lot higher than many pundits predicted back in August.
But a trip to Stoke, currently 11th, has become the acid test for top six hopefuls. Tony Pulis' men have already beaten Liverpool and earned draws with Chelsea and United at the Britannia Stadium this season - so Newcastle's resolve will certainly be tested.
It has all the makings of a thrilling contest - tune in tonight at 8pm BST, 4pm ET.
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