Revealed! Points total Newcastle, Man Utd and Liverpool will likely require to seal CL qualification
An analysis of what could be required for Newcastle to secure a Champions League spot for the first time since 2003.
Newcastle United remain in the race for a Champions League place despite suffering an underwhelming run of form over the last two months.
Eddie Howe’s men currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table after falling to a 2-0 defeat at reigning champions Manchester City at the weekend - but they are still within touching distance of fourth place after Tottenham Hotspur were beaten at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.
With the season now heading into its final two months and the race for the top four quickly hotting up, thoughts are quickly turning towards what points total United may need to return to the Champions League for the first time since Sir Bobby Robson was in the dugout and the likes of Nolberto Solano, Laurent Robert and Alan Shearer were shining at St James Park.
NewcastleWorld takes a look back at the last 11 Premier League seasons and assesses what points totals were enough to secure fourth place and predicts what will be required at the end of the current campaign.

1. 2011/12: 69 points
The Magpies were in the hunt for a Champions League place until the final day of the season. But they fell four points short as Tottenham Hotspur claimed the fourth and final spot with 69 points. Photo: Getty Images

2. 2012/13: 73 points
Newcastle were nowhere near the top four after an underwhelming season - but they did have a say in the Champions League spots as Arsenal’s narrow win at St James Park on the final day of the season saw them beat North London rivals Spurs to fourth place. Photo: Getty Images

3. 2013/14: 79 points
Newcastle ended the season in mid-table as Arsenal saw off Everton and Spurs to claim the fourth and final Champions League spot. Photo: Getty Images

4. 2014/15: 70 points
The Magpies only secured their Premier League status on the final day of the season with a win against West Ham United. It was Manchester United that ended the campaign in fourth place with 70 points. Photo: Getty Images