Do Newcastle need strengthen in January to have any chance of finishing in the top four?

Newcastle are third in the Premier League table after a superb season. They have spent around £210m in transfer market since the Saudi-backed ownership took over the club from Mike Ashley in October 2021. Newcastle's defence has been outstanding this season, conceding just 11 goals. They drew 0-0 with Arsenal on Tuesday night. Eddie Howe's side are chasing Champions League football. The absence of European games has helped them. Newcastle have won six games in a row. Their last game was against Leeds. It was their sixth clean sheet in six matches.

Newcastle are in the top four but need to strengthen in January to have any chance of finishing in top 4. Only Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy, Ryan Fraser, Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood have made more than five Premier League appearances this season. Allan Saint-Maximin is a game-changing option but he is still recovering from a hamstring injury. The first team has become very strong under Howe. Newcastle have the best defence in Premier league and have a number of good players. They have one of the league's best goalkeepers Nick Pope and a good midfield. Miguel Almiron has been a revelation for the club.