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
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #121Darnik
May 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM
Comment #120
Ace
Stop teasing taco ?
I found this to be more teasing.
https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-ps60m-target-teases-st-james-park-move-after-social-media-activity-4150075
😉
Bigjim67
May 20, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Comment #122Darnik
Yeah it’s strange because i was used to the arthritis pain, not really in pain now just a dull ache lol
Munster Mag
May 20, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Comment #123Delighted for Forest. They got hammered by some for the number of signings they made but the vast majority didn’t realise that they had no choice, and just followed the media narrative. They actually bought some lovely players and play a nice style of football. Their supporters are passionate and I know from the Forest lads I’m acquainted with, that they loved the trip to St James and Newcastle as a city. All we need now is to beat Leicester and see Everton go down 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
May 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Comment #124Munster
Aye but we still need a Leeds win.
Essex Geordie Bill
May 20, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Comment #125TTT He looks a bit like Bruno, that could be a plus! 🙂
Munster Mag
May 20, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Comment #126Niafron, o gara and Ryan coaching La Rochelle. Two Munster men!
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Comment #127Munster I said this all along – Forest had two options – roll through dice and spend or resign yourselves to going down, take the parachute money and see what happens in a year or 10.
What people ignore was that when they came up they had hardly any senior players left due to loans and contracts ending. The were forced to either spend in lots of areas or play U21s.
Realistically they had to gamble and it has paid off.
Essex Geordie Bill
May 20, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Comment #128If big Al is on MOTD tonight there could be bit of tension between him and Lineker! 🙂
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Comment #129If we sign champions lge level players we have them for next 3 years so even if we dont qualify next season we still have them players in our squad so qualifying this season is huge
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #130We will pay his release clause as long as they throw in Sesko 😉
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 9:03 PM
Comment #131Taco…I don’t think Wilson would like losing his place as team comedian.
Darnik
May 20, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Comment #132Taco
I saw that and thought of you lol
Jim
Yeah it’s more of an ache than a pain, but I’d had arthritis for years so was used to it, this ache is in the ligaments/tendons so it’s a stiff annoying ache
Nicky the ball tosser
May 20, 2023 at 9:12 PM
Comment #133So important we continue to recruit well, paramount importance really, and so impressive that the owners brought in Howe, Ashworth and Eales et al to run the club right.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Comment #134Forget Sesko.
Leipzig won’t flip him after losing Szoboszlai (and possibly Gvardiol to Citeh)
Vitor Roque is the one.
This is the way.
😉
AnyToon in Indiana
May 20, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Comment #135another Brazilian will do then 😉
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Comment #136Nicky,
Agreed. Stellar job done by all.
The real key is doing it for the long term. Young players are key to this.
Ace50
May 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Comment #137I trust us to get some great, and the right type of, players if we secure CL. I am glad that Szoboszlai liked the tweet though as there was a Bundesliga programme earlier saying RB were unlikely to let Szoboszlai leave as well as Nkunku (who is apparently going to Chelsea). They also said RB are unlikely to have a release clause as such; instead the ‘clause’ is a gentleman’s agreement price where RB are willing to start negotiations.
Anyway, let’s get CL and have a beautiful summer watching Eddie, Dan and co intelligently put together a squad that will do us proud next season!
sparky55
May 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Comment #138NTBT…divvent worry pet…Lord Scattercash’s quill pen is at the ready…200 million nett spend…4 purples and three top end kids
Dare to dream?
Fcuk that…Start to dream!
niafron
May 20, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Comment #139@Munster
And O’Gara is clearly one of the best coaches in the wolrd, without a doubt he will be Ireland’s manager one day.
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #140https://twitter.com/Edit_Kev/status/1655514422012522501?s=20
Worth a read
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #141Agreed Ace,
I won’t be crying into my cup of tea if I find that Szoboszlai.
Smarter people than me are running NUFC and there is always competition for top signings so nothing is guaranteed.
We are in great position to sign 2-3 top players and I love that.
sparky55
May 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Comment #142Your wish is my command Taco!
Lord Scattercash is back in the game with the right cheque book this time 😉
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 9:49 PM
Comment #143Finally a comment from Klopp I like…
“And now it is draw, which doss not help us…but it is probably the right result”*
*while looking visibly irritated.
😀
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Comment #144Aw but Sparky you will sell Maxi.
😉
Ace50
May 20, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Comment #145TTT, just to balance what I said:
1 – this was just posted an hour ago re Szoboszlai: https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1659997798056488963?s=61&t=oE9r0YZuqCwo-geMmhvYtQ
2 – I read that he has fallen out with RB. Not sure about what but with no.1 in mind, it seems he is definitely wanting away
sparky55
May 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM
Comment #146Lord Scattercash only writes and signs the cheques…I dont cash any. 😉
Only Eddie can sanction that one!
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #147Wonder if kell brook makes comeback after what happened today
Toon Fans Good
May 20, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #148Linked with Weston mckennie
Nicky the ball tosser
May 20, 2023 at 9:59 PM
Comment #149Yeah, young players are important, but they must be good enough to feature and compete for a place. Players like Trippier, Pope and Burn are older and have been superb signings too though. I think the critical thing is fee and wages, and confidence that the player will perform for the entirety of their contract.
Nicky the ball tosser
May 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Comment #150Taco…
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Comment #151Ace,
I know he wants away.
The only realistic option for him is PL (given Real Madrid have their eyes on other players)
That is the one thing I worry about. Citeh could sign him if they wanted to of course. But Citeh aside if NUFC want him we should be in pole position all thing considered.
He is not going to Spurs or Chelsea. Man U and Lpool need to strengthen in other areas…
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Comment #152Agree Nicky,
And no 8 year contracts.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Comment #153Almost MOTD time. I hope Shearer is on.
JohnJ
May 20, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Comment #154Just hope Leeds can get a win and send Everton down to play Sunderland!
That would be nice for the lad with little arms eh!
Ace50
May 20, 2023 at 10:25 PM
Comment #155Not sure City would go for him. They are back in talks with Gundogan.
Nicky the ball tosser
May 20, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Comment #156It’s going to be a critical window, but there’ll also be great advances occurring with development of the infrastructure within the club too. We are now on the sort of ride that City have been on for the past 15 years, without the wriggle room they’ve had with FFP, which I don’t object too, because that has needed reform, and even further reform, but we do have the benefit of being able to analyze the mistakes these clubs have made, and learn from them, and we have real financial muscle to throw into infrastructure, which is critical to sustained growth. You have to pinch yourself really.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Comment #157Lineker, Shearer and Jenas. Perfect MOTD line up there.
Uncertain Toon
May 20, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Comment #158Is Pep going to actually buy anyone this summer though? Does he need to? Although they say you have to keep investing!
Going to be interesting who we go for, who doesn’t want to be part of a project that has continual unending investment, FFP permitting of course 😆
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Comment #159Nicky,
Agree again. Excellent post.
The Taco Taker
May 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM
Comment #160I keep repeating this but our main issue with FFP will be wages not transfer fees. That is where NUFC need to be careful in many ways.