Newcastle United’s team spirit could see them challenge for the Premier League title next term.
Former Magpies, Barcelona and Ajax forward Patrick Kluivert has tipped the Magpies for a title charge.
Manager Eddie Howe led the team to a top four finish, while they are set for a major summer spending spree.
Kluivert told journalist Guillem Balague for JohnnyBet: “Everybody knows that Pep is a fantastic coach, he also has the ability to make his team. He’s got money to buy the players and he has got the vision to see what players he wants in his team to make his style of play. So I think for Pep, he not only did it with Barcelona and also Bayern Munich, but now also with Manchester City for such a long time.
“I take my hat off to him, you need to give him the credit to maximize the potential of all players he has in his team. I think Manchester City has the team, the philosophy but I think other teams are coming and knocking on the door as well. As we just said, Arsenal were very close to winning the title in England. Next year they will be there as well.
“Of course, Newcastle did a fantastic job, Howe having a team structure that if you look at the team there is not one star who is standing out, its really one team and I fancy seeing them challenge. They’ve got a really strong team.
“I really think that Arsenal will, I hope Chelsea will also next year because it was a devastating year for Chelsea of course. But normally Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, name them… Liverpool, they need to do something because if not, Manchester City will keep on going.
“I think with all the big teams we have in the Premier League, next year for sure I think you will have more making life more difficult for Man City. Manchester United as well need to improve and I think they will as well so I think next year will be a very interesting sight to see how the other teams are coping with the strength of Man City.”
