Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer feels they're capable of a top four finish after Sunday's win against Manchester United.
Newcastle dominated their top four rivals to win 2-0 at St James' Park.
Shearer wrote for BBC Sport: "It's still going to be extremely difficult for Newcastle to secure a top-four finish, but Sunday's win over Manchester United has put them in a great position with 11 games to go.
"The aim now, as it has been at St James' Park all season, is onwards and upwards - and what is really encouraging is how this Newcastle team looks ready for whatever challenge comes next, home or away.
"Eddie Howe deserves great credit for that, because he has done an unbelievable job with his squad.
"Newcastle went through a bit of a sticky spell earlier in the year when they dropped a few points against teams in the bottom half of the table, and they also had the disappointment of losing the Carabao Cup final at the end of February too.
"When they were beaten by Manchester City at the start of March, they were left eight points behind United in third and were without a win in five league games. It was a case of right, how does Howe get this team ignited again?
"Three successive wins later, he has clearly achieved that."