Jamaal Lascelles recognises the challenge Newcastle United face against an in-form Chelsea.
However, the Magpies' captain reveals the squad fancy their chances ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Frank Lampard's free-scoring young side have racked up 14 goals in their last five league encounters and currently sit fifth in the table.
But confidence in the Magpies' camp is high following United's victory over Manchester United at St James' Park last time out.
Speaking to the club's official website, Lascelles believes there is "no reason" why Steve Bruce's side can't pick up a second straight win.
He said: "They're a young side with not much experience in there. We've been working really hard this week and we're looking forward to it. It's going to be a tough game but we do fancy our chances.
"We're still going off the last game. We beat Man United at home and there's no reason why we can't beat Chelsea. We've still got the confidence from the last game and hopefully we can go and do the same job."
United have so far picked up important wins against Manchester United and Tottenham on the back of disappointing displays against Norwich City and Leicester City.
Lascelles is frustrated by the Magpies' inconsistency so far this team, but believes United can pick up all three points if they stick to their game plan.
The captain finished: "It's not very consistent but it is pleasing that we can beat these big teams.
"Over the course of the season, the games we have been losing to teams like Norwich, we need to sort that out but it gives us confidence that we can beat these big teams and playing Chelsea at the weekend, we are full of confidence going into that.
"The manager has drilled into us about a game plan. Both times against those teams, it has worked. It's about sticking to the game plan and giving it our all. Both of those games, we were fiery and really passionate.
"I think that's always how we need to play whereas against Brighton and Norwich, it wasn't the same. We need to play with the same energy levels, heart and aggression as we did against Man United and Tottenham."
