Former Magpies midfielder Jermaine Jenas admits that the 2-2 draw away to Leeds United was a bit of a missed opportunity for Eddie Howe’s side – but insists he still has ‘real belief’ that there is no cause for alarm in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Newcastle United came from behind to lead Sam Allardyce’s struggling Leeds at Elland Road thanks to a pair of Callum Wilson penalties, only for Rasmus Kristensen to rescue a point for the hosts in the 79th minute.
Jenas particularly feels that back-to-back home games against Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday evening and then relegation-battling Leicester City the following Monday will see Newcastle hold off any challenge from Liverpool to sneak into a Champions League place even before the final-day trip to face Chelsea.
