Here are your Newcastle United headlines on Sunday, May 21.
Newcastle have already made a mockery of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's Liverpool warning
It is amazing what a difference seven days makes. A week ago, Newcastle came from behind to lead against Leeds United only to concede a late equaliser in the 79th minute at Elland Road. Yet, internally, there was no over-reaction to that 2-2 draw - it ultimately proved a valuable point - and there was no sense of panic behind the scenes when Liverpool closed the gap to just a point following a 3-0 win at Leicester City on Monday night, either.
However, Gary Neville, who predicted Liverpool would defeat Aston Villa, suggested Jurgen Klopp's 'little fist pump at the end' at the King Power Stadium was a 'message' to Newcastle players that he's 'coming for you', predicting the 'wobbling' Magpies were most likely to slip out of the top four. Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher concurred. "If you are Newcastle, the supporters, players, staff will be watching that thinking, 'Oh,'" he said.
Players and staff weren't, at least. Ahead of the visit of Brighton on Thursday night, Howe was asked by this correspondent if Newcastle had to relish being up there with these sorts of teams rather than feeling like they were being hunted.
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Jurgen Klopp insists he's 'not spoilt' as Liverpool boss sends 'deserved' message to Newcastle
Jurgen Klopp has conceded Liverpool are destined for the Europa League and paid tribute to Newcastle United - who 'deserve' to qualify for the Champions League.
Liverpool missed the chance to close the gap on third-placed Newcastle on Saturday following a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa in the Reds' penultimate game of the season. Newcastle, as a result, need just a point from their final two matches of the campaign to return to Europe's top table for the first time in 20 years.
Liverpool may still mathematically be in the race for the top four, but Klopp is resigned to Newcastle getting the draw they need and fourth-placed Manchester United claiming the point they require to qualify for the Champions League. Although Liverpool have been ever-presents in the Champions League for some time now, reaching at least the final in 2022, 2019 and 2018, Klopp insisted he was 'not that spoilt' as the German vowed to make the Europa League 'our competition'.
"That's it now," he told Match of the Day. "We made it a proper fight in general chasing the Champions League."
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Elliot Anderson patience to be rewarded by Eddie Howe amid Newcastle United midfield crisis
Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson is ready to answer Eddie Howe's call to bolster the Magpies' midfield against Leicester City.
Howe stated on Friday how he regards Anderson as a' first-team player and integrated senior member' now and he would have no qualms about putting him against the Foxes. With Joe Willock out with a hamstring injury and Sean Longstaff struggling, Anderson is the ideal candidate to play at St James' Park.
Anderson was held back from going out on loan at the start of the season with a queue of Champions League clubs wanting to sign him. And while he has started just a handful of first-team games, he has still notched 25 senior appearances this season in total with a string of substitute appearances.
Anderson is eyeing his chance against Leicester and told Chronicle Live: "I am happy. I want to play more but that is the same for everybody. Hopefully I get my chance again on Monday, and I can improve every time I get on the pitch."
The midfield injuries increase the likelihood of Anderson getting an opportunity against the relegation-haunted East Midlands side. But regardless of players struggling, Anderson has been edging closer to a start anyway.
He was sensational against Nottingham Forest and helped spark a 2-1 win at the City Ground in March. The 20-year-old said: "I have been training hard to get that chance anyway. But when it comes I need to take it."
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Eddie Howe talks about stadium dream that would see Newcastle United extend capacity beyond 52,000
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he would love to see the Magpies somehow increase the capacity at St James' Park.
Howe spends time speaking to supporters outside the training ground and is well aware of how difficult it is to land tickets these days. It is all a far cry from when Mike Ashley was handing out 10,000 free season tickets four years ago.
And the way Howe has got his team playing has brought supporters flocking back in great numbers. Amid a cost of living crisis, with many families suffering tough times, Howe's team are also bringing plenty of pleasure to fans and smiles back on faces.
Howe told Chronicle Live: "We would love the capabilities for more supporters to come and see us play. "It is very difficult, I speak to a lot of supporters outside the training ground who can't get tickets or can't get to games, for loads of different reasons.
"Following the team away is incredibly expensive. The cost to support us, not just the time they give up, but the monetary cost is huge.
"We really appreciate all the support we get. We'd love to make it easier for everybody, it's a little bit beyond me, but I'd love to see others get the opportunity to see us play."
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