Newcastle’s Howe insists ‘nothing achieved’ in Champions League race | OneFootball

Eddie Howe insists Newcastle still have work to do to secure Champions League qualification.

Newcastle climbed up to third with a 2-0 win over top-five rivals Chelsea last weekend, heading into the penultimate round of games. The Magpies take on second-placed Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday with both teams looking to confirm their Champions League place for next season.

A win will realistically ensure Newcastle’s place in the Champions League, given their superior goal difference over Aston Villa. However, Howe is taking nothing for granted with two games to go.

“It’s not done yet. The picture can change game-to-game and I think we’ve got to be really focused on our next game and trying to win it,” Howe said at his pre-match press conference.

“We have been, our preparation has been good and the focus is there from the players. Nothing is achieved until it’s achieved. We have to be single minded in that and not get distracted.”

Howe has been nominated for the Premier League’s Manager of the Season award, after guiding Newcastle to the cusp of Champions League football and ending the club’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy with Carabao Cup success earlier in the campaign. The 47-year-old admits it is a proud moment.

“I always think it’s nice to be nominated for different things because ultimately it hopefully means you’ve had a successful season so I’m proud to be on that list.

“I’m also proud for Alex [Isak, for his Player of the Season nomination], I think he thoroughly deserves it.”

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