Patrick Vieira believes Newcastle are still in the running for the Premier League title despite trailing nine points behind his former club Arsenal.
The fourth-placed Magpies travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday to take on Crystal Palace, who are in search of their first home victory since beating Southampton in late October.
Though league leaders Arsenal have a comfortable cushion, Palace boss Vieira would not rule Eddie Howe's men out of making a run for silverware.
'Yeah, I strongly believe that with the way they are performing there's no reason why they can't believe in themselves to be part of those teams who have a chance,' said former Gunners midfielder Vieira.