Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez believes Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea can win the Premier League title this season.

Benitez faces his old club later today.

And when asked if they can win the league this year, the Magpies manager said: "I think so.

"Maybe at the moment, there are three teams that you could say that they are a little bit ahead of the others, for me - Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City - because of the level, the performances last year and the money they spent.

"Then Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal, they have to go back to things they were doing well. They have quality in the squad and they can compete, for sure.

"But if you have to pick three, I will pick these. They have enough quality to do well."