Newcastle United have avoided a potentially nervy final-day encounter at Chelsea after confirming their place in next season's Champions League. Eddie Howe's side required a point from the last week of the campaign, and got the job done despite a frustrating stalemate at St James' Park with Leicester City on Monday night.
The Magpies currently sit fourth in the table following Manchester United's 4-1 win over Chelsea, but can no longer can be overhauled by Liverpool despite a run of seven wins from eight matches for Jurgen Klopp's side. Newcastle can still finish ahead of Erik ten Hag's side if they beat Chelsea on Sunday, and Manchester United fail to beat Fulham at Old Trafford.
When it comes to qualifying for the Champions League, Newcastle will enter the group stage regardless of whether they finish third or fourth in the Premier League.
