Former Newcastle United midfielder Geremi hopes the Magpies can secure a Champions League finish in what would be a very good rewards for their efforts this season. The Cameroonian, who made 49 appearances for the club has heaped praise on the work of Eddie Howe and his coaching staff.
The Toon can move six points clear of Spurs with a win over them this weekend and boast a game in hand over their top-four rivals. "When you look at the table, Arsenal and Manchester City will definitely qualify for the Champions League," Geremi told Lord Ping. "Manchester United are a very strong contender as are Tottenham.
"I would love to see Newcastle finish in the top four because of what they’ve been showing this season. I think qualifying for the Champions League would be a very good reward for the season that Newcastle has had. Part of my heart belongs to Newcastle, so I hope they can do it."
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"Eddie Howe deserves huge congratulations for the job that he has been doing at the club since he was appointed," Geremi added. "He has given the fans hope and he has made the fans very happy for the first time a very long time.
"When you look at Newcastle today, everyone is very happy. I have my fingers crossed that they can qualify for the Champions League because the club and its fans deserve that. For so many years they didn’t have the opportunity to go and watch Champions League matches.
"I hope that Newcastle can remain focused over the next eight games and concentrate on finishing as high as possible in the league. We know the next period of games is going to be very demanding for Newcastle, but everyone should trust Eddie’s ability to get this team over the line because he is a great manager.
"My message to the team would be to take things game-by-game, concentrate on beating Tottenham and don’t think about Europe yet. Newcastle have showed over the season that they are one of the best teams in the Premier League.
"They have sent a message to all of their rivals, and in some ways, it makes things more difficult for Newcastle because their opponents are coming knowing they have to raise their level to beat them."
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