Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has no doubts they will be facing a tough game against Newcastle United on Monday.

The Blues look to extend their winning run in the league and get closer to the top four.

Rudiger has been a feature in central defense since Tuchel's arrival, and hopes he can continue his own positive form as well.

He told Sky Sports: "To be honest, in this league - especially in this season - it's a bit crazy because everyone can beat everyone. You have to take every game 100 per cent, but we have good momentum.

"Newcastle always give us a tough time. Even the 2-0 when I featured for the first time in the Premier League this season, it wasn't that easy so I don't expect an easy match now either. For us and where we want to go with the momentum we have, we want to win.

"At the end of the day, every game is special for itself. Newcastle play us, one of the bigger teams, so they are motivated and they have also some quality players, definitely.

"And as you know, in the Premier League, everyone works hard and no game is easy."