Newcastle United 'deserved' a top-four finish last season but will soon learn if they 'overachieved'. That is the view of Arsenal legend Ray Parlour, who believes the Magpies are facing the question of 'where they go now' due to the strength of the so-called 'Big Six'.
Eddie Howe's side lost just five Premier League matches en route to securing a fourth-placed finish as well as Carabao Cup final appearance. It was the former Bournemout boss' first full season in charge at St James' Park, having steered the team clear of relegation danger after his appointment in October 2021.
Newcastle capitalised on the respective struggles at Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham to book their place in the Champions League. Howe has already brought in Sandro Tonali as he looks to prepare his squad for the challenge of competing on four fronts, with talks under way for Leicester City forward Harvey Barnes.
