Four. Eleven. Twenty-seven. No, those are not last night's lottery numbers - that's how many points Newcastle United finished above Liverpool, Spurs and Chelsea respectively last season.
Yet, in truth, Newcastle's coaching staff have long closed the book on a campaign that saw the Magpies qualify for the Champions League and reach a first cup final in 24 years. They know they can't afford to rest on their laurels before the players return to the training ground next week. It is one thing finishing in the top four well ahead of schedule, but staying there? That's an even bigger challenge.
Jurgen Klopp, for one, has already vowed that Liverpool will be a 'contender again'. Ange Postecoglou has warned that you will see a 'completely different' Spurs next season. Mauricio Pochettino has certainly not pitched up at Chelsea to finish in 12th place as Eddie Howe knows only too well.
