Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has claimed it "would be fairytale stuff" if the Magpies qualified for the Champions League after he admitted that his old club are in the driving seat for the top four.
Saturday afternoon's 2-1 victory over Brentford has kept Newcastle in third with a goal difference 20 better than Manchester United in fourth. They are three points clear of Tottenham and have a game in hand over the North London club currently just outside of the Champions League places.
What initially started as just a dream at the beginning of the season has slowly become a reality. Eddie Howe's side have just nine games left to maintain their place in the top four and secure entry into Europe's premier competition next term.
