Sven Botman’s Loyalty Signals Stability in Newcastle’s Rising EraAs reported by iNews, Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman is “keen to commit his future to St James’ Park,” a

Sunday's win over Chelsea has put Newcastle United in the driving seat in the race to secure Champions League football for next season. The Total Sport team have spoken to sports journalist Mark Douglas about the job Eddie Howe has done and the importance of a top five finish.

Newcastle United took a giant step towards Champions League qualification qualification with a 2-0 win over Chelsea at St James’ Park.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have re-entered the top-four picture thanks to recent wins over Leicester, Southampton, Spurs, and most recently Liverpool. Cole Palmer ended a 12-match scoring drought against the Reds and looks to add to his 15-goal tally. Maresca could name an unchanged side for the third league match in a row.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was in high spirits as he spoke of his return to exercise following a bout of pneumonia

Eddie Howe and Enzo Maresca have shared their thoughts on Nicolas Jackson’s red card during Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Eddie Howe having stated the match that United weren’t ‘clinical enough’ in the final third. Danny Murphy agreeing that this was true, but at the same time, saying Newcastle United ‘looked a really good side’ and were better than Brighton.

Gordon is a more difficult decision. Harvey Barnes has certainly taken his chance, but it's becoming more difficult to leave United's No 10 on the sidelines. At this stage of the season there should be nothing but the strongest XI available, which leaves many feeling a return for the former Everton man.

Tindall (reluctantly) spent six months attempting to go it alone at Bournemouth, but aside from his brief spell as part of Paul Heckingbottom’s staff at Sheffield United, he had never been without Howe for any of their previous 710 matches as a duo.