Have Magpies peaked?

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.

Graeme asked: Is this the best Newcastle United we've seen? Have they peaked with the players they've got, or can you see more from the team in the future?

Phil answered: They are certainly are the best Newcastle United we have seen this season and manager Eddie Howe deserves a lot of credit for this.

They were indifferent and inconsistent early in the season but the utilisation of Sandro Tonali as a number six, which had been a problem position, has been transformational and we've seen Bruno Guimaraes hit something like his best form.

Alexander Isak is a striker of the highest class while Anthony Gordon has also shaken off what looked to be an early season hangover from the disappointment of Euro 2024 and all that speculation about a move to Liverpool.

The return of key defender Sven Botman after a lengthy injury absence only adds to their strength.

I do not see them having peaked. The pieces are falling into place and I can see them kicking on now. They must have a top four place in their sights as that is something definitely up for grabs in the Premier League this season.

They just need to make sure they hold on to all of their best players in this January transfer window.