Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has shut down claims that his side are being "hunted" down by Liverpool in the race for Champions League football.
Liverpool were 12 points behind Newcastle and Manchester United on April 9 but are just one point off now, albeit having played an extra game, after winning their last seven league matches. The third-placed Magpies play their game in hand at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said ahead of Monday night's 3-0 win at Leicester City at the King Power Stadium that the clubs currently sitting behind top two Man City and Arsenal would be happier if they were not being hunted down. And now Howe has hit back at those claims by stating that he is not feeling any pressure.