How can Newcastle United Qualify for Champions League?
Newcastle United currently sit third in the Premier League table with 66 points—just one point ahead of fourth-placed Manchester City, who are shockingly drew 0-0 away at relegated Southampton.
The 2-0 victory over 10-man Chelsea in matchday 35 put the Magpies in a strong position for a top-five, potentially top 2 finish, helping them pull away from City.
Financial Boost and Player Retention at Stake
Newcastle are desperate to return to the UEFA Champions League next season. The financial rewards would provide a major boost, even with their wealthy owners, and help them stay in line with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Failure to qualify could also impact their ability to retain key stars like Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimarães, and Anthony Gordon. All three have reportedly drawn interest from top clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool. While the Newcastle manager insisted in December 2024 that Champions League qualification wouldn’t be a deciding factor in keeping players, missing out could still pose a challenge.
How can Newcastle United Qualify for Champions League?
Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League confirmed that England will get an extra Champions League slot, making it five teams via league position.
On top of that, Manchester United and Tottenham clash in the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao Spain, meaning a sixth English team will qualify for the Champions League if either wins the competition.
For Newcastle, however, finishing in the top five is the only guaranteed route, as their EFL Cup victory only grants them a spot in the Europa League.
After 36 matches, Newcastle sit on 66 points, one point clear of 4th place Manchester City(65) and 3 points clear of 5th and 6th place Chelsea and Aston Villa (63 points)
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Newcastle United’s Remaining Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 37 | Arsenal | Away |
| Matchday 38 | Everton | Home |
The fixture list is challenging, with away clash with Arsenal in the penultimate game of the season, Newcastle stand the chance to cement champions league football whilst moving ahead of an Arsenal side whom they have beaten twice already this year. Newcastle’s best bet is securing the maximum 6 points from the remaining 2 games, which means finishing on 72 points. 4 points from the last 2 fixture could still be enough if rivals fail to pick maximum points from their remaining games, as well.
Champions League Destiny in Newcastle’s Hands
Newcastle United still control their own fate. Win remaining remaining matches, and Champions League football is secured. Drop points in both games, and things are becoming complicated with the chasing pack of 4 (City, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Forest) only separated by 4 points.
The calculators are out, the tension is building – but the Magpies have everything to play for.
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