Newcastle United are aiming to confirm their return to the Champions League when they host Everton on the final day of the Premier League campaign.
The Magpies must finish in the top five to book their spot in UEFA’s leading competition and will manage that with victory against the Toffees—providing Villa don’t better their triumph by 14 goals, of course. Even a draw could be enough for the fourth-placed Tynesiders, although they would need Aston Villa to drop points at Manchester United and Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest to end all square.
Should Newcastle lose against Everton, they would then need Villa to be defeated by Man Utd at Old Trafford to ensure they finish inside the Champions League qualification places.
The Carabao Cup victors, who ended their 56-year trophy drought earlier this season, shouldn’t face too much resistance from Everton. The Merseysiders have nothing riding on Sunday’s fixture and are guaranteed to finish 13th, although they are in promising form following two wins on the bounce—including a 2–0 victory over Southampton on their Goodison Park farewell last weekend.
Here’s guide to the fixture.
