"I really don't care. That's genuine. All I care about is trying to influence our results and I'm already thinking about Crystal Palace." Eddie Howe was unequivocal in his response when asked who he'd prefer to see win between Tottenham and Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
The Newcastle United boss, as ever, is solely focused on making sure his side keep picking up points each and every week as they continue to over-deliver in the Premier League. The Magpies needed a last-gasp Alexander Isak header to take all three points home on Sunday, with the win over Fulham ensuring Howe's men reclaimed third spot.
Manchester United were the team being demoted back into fourth-place, little over 24 hours after the media began to talk about Erik ten Hag's side as genuine title contenders. If the Red Devils are in with a shot of the Premier League crown, surely that must mean Newcastle are too?
