BBC Pundit Danny Murphy believes 'it's too early' for Newcastle United to mount a Champions League challenge despite their good start to the campaign. Murphy told Fair Betting Sites although it may be a dream for black and white supporters to return battle with the European elite, it won't be happening this season.
"I think they’ve done tremendously well," Murphy said. "I think Eddie Howe’s done a brilliant job. He’s moved them forward more quickly than I thought he would. Made some really clever signings. They’ve got a great future ahead of them with the funds they’ve got behind them. They’re not rushing in and doing it stupidly.
"Realistically as a Newcastle fan, it’s nice to dream, but they’ll get there. But it’s not going to be this season. This is a good challenge for them. I mean, what’s really impressive about Newcastle is that they’ve got the joint best defensive record in the league. And for a long time, obviously that wasn’t the case.
