Aston Villa took the lead against Liverpool at Anfield after 27 minutes through Ramsey, and as it looked like Villa would win the game and Newcastle would therefore officially qualify for the top four, Firmino equalized after 89 minutes.
But with Liverpool drawing 1-1, that now means that Newcastle only need to draw on Monday night: we in fact need one point in the last 2 games to ensure we qualify for Champions League.
But even if Liverpool can win their last game, at bottom of the league Southampton, and we lose our final 2 games, we could still top the Reds on goal difference.
And even though the referee played a ridiculous 10 minutes of added time to let the Reds score the winner, they didn’t do that.
Here is the latest Premier League table after today’s games, where Manchester United won at Bournemouth with a goal from Casemiro after 9 minutes.
| Club | Matches | Goal Diff. | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 38 | 61 | 89 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | 45 | 84 |
| 3 | Man United | 38 | 15 | 75 |
| 4 | Newcastle | 38 | 35 | 71 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 28 | 67 |
| 6 | Brighton | 38 | 19 | 62 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 38 | 5 | 61 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 38 | 7 | 60 |
| 9 | Brentford | 38 | 12 | 59 |
| 10 | Fulham | 38 | 2 | 52 |
We are sure that Eddie Howe will say we need to beat Leicester on Monday night to make absolutely sure – and why not on our last home game of this magnificent season.
In fact, Eddie Howe will desperately want to win our final two games, with the last game being at Chelsea on Sunday, 28th May.
And why not, indeed.
🙂
Also, if we win our final two games, we will finish 3rd top above Manchester United on goal difference, even if the Red Devils also win their final two games.
HWTL!
Comments welcome.
311 comments so far
Mister Tuff
May 20, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Comment #41Hope Leeds survive and Everton go down.
Hope we ploat Leicester 4 or 5 nowt. It will be great to see that black fellow Lineker squirming. Champagne socialist.
terencelim
May 20, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Comment #42I can see Andrea Marriner will try his best to do the job for Liverpool on Monday, the pressure will again be on us next week and Liverpool will no doubt go all out to hammer Southampton.
Our best chance is on Monday.
Dubai Micky
May 20, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Comment #43Booked mesell and wor lass into the hotel where us Dubai Mags congregate (Brooklyn Bar @ Elite Byblos), it’s gonna be mental.
Tuesday is a day off.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Comment #44Yep come on Forest. If you ensure survival you can buy Darlow & Lascelles from us, maybe Lewis too.
😉
The Prince's Mate
May 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Comment #45magicmac54
May 20, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Comment #32
We are not there yet, but as close as you could conceivably get, only a miracles and freak set of results could stop us qualifying for the champions league next season. My son is visiting for the weekend and he has severe Asperger`s Syndrome so i better get back to giving him my full attention, ill get back again tomorrow night. Have a good one folks HWTL.
Magic, my exes son has got the same condition…what a character always happy and he’s got a memory like nothing I’ve witnessed before…lovely happy lad
Dubai Micky
May 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Comment #46Mister Tuff Hope Leeds survive and Everton go down.
^^^^^THIS^^^^^
IrishRob
May 20, 2023 at 6:06 PM
Comment #47It’s absolutely brilliant there’s just no worry on us now we don’t even need a point but to be absolutely guaranteed a draw in either match will get us there.
How nice is it we dont need to win another match.
Darnik
May 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM
Comment #48I really want forest to stay up, mainly because of the Cloughie/Pools thing but also because of their history and decent fans
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM
Comment #49Taco…because Forest look so much better now with Wood and Shelvey 😉 It would be like a little mini reunion.
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Comment #50I have a feeling both of them may be looking for another club next year again anyway the way things have worked out. Not sure how we got those deals done but very shrewd for sure
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Comment #51The reality is everyone wants Everton down. They circled the relegation drainfor too long. My main disappointment today was their late equaliser.
Novocastrian66
May 20, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Comment #52Forest deserve to stay up as they went all in and have played some decent football.
I would like to see Leicester stay up but that would mean they beat us, which I don’t want to happen.
Therefore it’s between Leeds and Everton for the last spot. Everton it is.
Darnik
May 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Comment #53100% Everton, horrible fanbase, to let fireworks off outside opposition players hotel is disgusting and not to mention the road blocks to accost players, they don’t deserve a premier league team imo
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Comment #54WHEN we confirm our CL spot I can’t wait to see the Amazon documentary after the way this season has turned out. Will be a great watch heading into next season if it comes out in August as rumored.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Comment #55Darnik,
Just imagine the Mackem vs the Mackems of Merseyside next season.
😀
Romford mag
May 20, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Comment #56I don’t care who goes down !
😀
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Comment #57Asenal showing why you don’t really make a big change to play to another team. Arteta trying to tinker with things too much to start with.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Comment #58Good point AnyToon!
The documentary is going to be great! I can’t remember any other one that ended well. So it will be just ours!!! Another record!!
Darnik
May 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Comment #59Ttt
That would be horrible as I wouldn’t know who I wanted to lose the most
Trequartista10
May 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Comment #60Ciao welcome to Italy Niafron
CLINT FLICK
May 20, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Comment #61Some pretty dismal, if not questionable time keeping today, hey?
Htf do they keep a straight face?
Wonder if it gets called out…pppffftttt!
😀
MassiveG
May 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM
Comment #62Seeing as no one can do the maths on here:
If we lose both games by one goal, we’ll be +5 and so Liverpool 4-0 wouldn’t be enough but 5-0 would be. But we’ll deal the deal on Monday
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Comment #63My main disappointment today was Liverpools late goal
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Comment #64Seems like there’s been a big kiss and make up in Hollywood 😀
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #65Let’s get Monday out of the way before talking goal difference. Pointless talk with 2 games left. Makes more sense with only 1 game to go
niafron
May 20, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Comment #66@Trequartista10
Ahah! Thank you!
By the way, La Rochelle just won the Rugby champion Cup after the game of the year, so it’s a nice day!
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Comment #67“This Could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome, Geordies on the Continent, Mackems staying at home!”
It does remind me of the classic West Brom song to Villa fans though (at the end of Bruce’s tenure at Villa,
“This Could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome. Now they are throwing cabbages, cabbages at home!”
Dane
May 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #68I’m from Canada and have been a NUFC supporter since 1994. I’ll be in London next Sunday and looking to purchase tickets for the final match if the season against Chelsea. This will be my first time ever attending a premier league game. What section will the Toon army be? Thanks for any feedback
The Prince's Mate
May 20, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #69Good luck Dane…have a great day
HWTT
Pat Mania
May 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #70Liverpool drawing really is a super result for us. It’s going to be tough Monday. Plenty of knocks, niggles and injuries to our midfielders. Hopefully Anderson gets the nod. It’ll be exciting to see him.
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #71Dane,,,I’m guessing there will be plenty of tickets looking to be sold for that..have fun!
Dane
May 20, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #72@AnyToon in Indiana, what’s the best website to purchase tickets and how do I know that it’ll be amongst Toon army? My 7 year old will be with me as well. He’s loves the Toon just like his dad!!
DKillers
May 20, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Comment #73That Neves quote is incredible.
The EPL has a lot to answer for if that’s true.
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Comment #74https://twitter.com/toon_teddy_bear/status/1659901387243679744?s=20
New signing. Ukrainian apparently much better talent than Mudryk? Massive signing
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #75Dane,
You won’t be able to get tickets in
NUFC end unless you pay an extortionate price and even that probably won’t happen.
The Prince's Mate
May 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #767 +mins Forest v gooners…..Masters and Co etc etc
CLINT FLICK
May 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Comment #77Arsenal given 7 mins!!!
Eeee! Bites tongue!!!
CLINT FLICK
May 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Comment #78Dane
Ya in the cfc end… they’ll be giving their tickets away mate.
No colours, keep ya Toon pride down… act casual…Toon Toon!
Have a great time in LDN!
😉
HTL!
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Comment #79EPL pulling squeezing every last drop of money they can from these last two weekends.
ottawageordie2
May 20, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Comment #80Lots of extra for the gooners tie.