European football guaranteed :)

[BFG]

Newcastle will play in the Europa League at the bare minimum next season, after securing a top six finish in the Premier League.

Despite an incredible 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Trafford, Everton cannot catch the high-flying magpies, and Newcastle will play in Europe next season. The gap between Everton in 7th and NUFC in 4th is 14 points with 12 left to play for.

It is a return to the European scene for the first time since the 2006-07 season when Glenn Roeder led the side to qualification for the UEFA Cup through the Intertoto Cup route, and a 7th placed finish. Alan Pardew’s men broke into the top four yesterday after a stunning 3-0 win at home against Stoke. A brace from Yohan Cabaye and Papiss Cisse’s 11th goal of the season saw the Toon leapfrog Spurs into 4th.

Liverpool’s win over Everton in last weekend’s FA Cup semi-final meant that a 6th placed finish in the Premier League means European football. This is because the two FA Cup finalists have pretty much qualified for Europe. Liverpool qualified with their Carling Cup glory earlier this season. Chelsea also look likely to qualify with a top six finish.

Today’s draw for Everton guarantees a top six finish for Newcastle but it seems like the Tyneside outfit have Champions League qualification on their minds. The Toon Army will be travelling to Wigan, Chelsea and Everton in the last four games, and will also be cheering on their boys against Manchester City at St James’ Park.


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[mitchb]

Well done newcastle.

As a neutral ive enjoyed watching them this season and europe is a good reward for their efforts, hopefully CL.

And Man city have still to play them at St james's so could have a bearing on which manchester team gets the title.

[spraky]

Well done newcastle.

As a neutral ive enjoyed watching them this season.

Same here they have been very entertaining to watch.

[bobo06]

Do you reckon they will get the champions league spot last 4 games are big Wigan Chelsea Everton away and City at home they are all tough games mate

[king132]

Absolutely well done Newcastle. Really enjoyed watching them this season, hope you guys get the CL spot!

Also a mention to the great work Di Canio has done at Swindon. Both of his parent's passed away this season and he still managed to lead the team to promotion this season (they might still take top spot). What a guy, like him or loathe him - he's a football man and i love seeing people who are passionate about they do!

[swiggy]

I reckon Wigan away should be winnable, as for the rest its all based on which team has the better run of luck to be honest, if we manage to beat Chelsea and Tottenham slip up in one more game I'd be inclined to say we probably will get the CPL spot

[BBK]

Well done indeed. I obviously hope you continue to win this season and beat City at home, I think somehow United are going to need you to do us a favour!

Oh, and for me - Pardew should get manager of the season.

[JonEp]

Well done Newcastle. Doesn't some taxi driver win a bet and get a new Cab if they end up in Europe ?

[ka$h]

Robbie savage was the one making the bet that Newcastle wouldn't finish in the top four. Right now, it could be an expensive bet, especially as the press have got wind of it!