Kieran Trippier has stressed Newcastle United are not thinking about the Champions League despite moving one step closer to securing a top-four finish yesterday evening.
Comfortable winners against Brighton at St James' Park, Eddie Howe's side have now moved four points clear of Liverpool with only two matches remaining in the season. Should the Toon Army secure a victory at home to Leicester City on Monday night, they would guarantee their place in Europe's elite competition.
Thursday's scoreline has ensured the Reds' hopes of catching Eddie Howe's side appear slim, with Newcastle only needing to draw each of their final two fixtures to match the maximum points tally Liverpool can achieve by beating Aston Villa and Southampton.
