Newcastle United secured a place in the Champions League with a resounding 6-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool’s hopes of making a late push for a Champions League spot were dealt a huge blow on Sunday afternoon when Newcastle United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 6-1 at St James’ Park.
Prior to the Super Sunday match, Reds fans hoped that fifth-placed Tottenham would be able to do them a favor ahead of the final weeks of the Premier League season. Tottenham’s victory would have kept Liverpool’s lead over Newcastle at six points, despite both teams having played 31 games.
However, the stunning outcome keeps the Reds in the rearview mirror. They are now nine points behind Newcastle, who have moved ahead of Manchester United on goal difference to third place. Manchester United has a game in hand over both Liverpool and Newcastle.
Newcastle’s hopes of returning to Europe’s top club competition for the first time since 2002/03 will be tested in the coming weeks when they face Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal, and Chelsea, giving Jurgen Klopp’s side some solace that their rivals could still be caught.
To do so, Liverpool must build on back-to-back league wins over Leeds United and Nottingham Forest when they face West Ham United at the London Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Here’s how the Reds’ fixtures compare to those still vying for a place in the Champions League.
Liverpool
Wednesday, April 26th – West Ham (A).
Tottenham (H) – April 30th
Wednesday, May 3rd (H)
Brentford (H) – May 6th
Leicester City (A) – May 15th
Saturday, May 20 – Aston Villa (H)
Newcastle
Everton (A) – April 27th
Southampton (H) – April 30th
Sunday, May 7 – Arsenal (H)
Saturday, May 13, Leeds (A)
Thursday, May 18 – Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
Leicester (H) – May 22nd
Tottenham
Liverpool (H) – Thursday, April 27
Liverpool (A) – April 30th
Saturday, May 6th – Crystal Palace (H)
Saturday, May 13 – Aston Villa (A).
Brentford (H) – May 20th
Sunday, May 28th, Leeds (A).
Aston Villa Football Club
Tuesday, April 25th – Fulham (H).
Manchester United (A) – April 30th
Saturday, May 6 – Wolverhampton Wanderers (A).
Saturday, May 13 – Tottenham (H)
Saturday, May 30th (H)
Brighton
Wednesday, April 26 – Nottingham Forest (A).
Saturday, April 29 – Wolves (H)
Thursday, May 4 (H) – Manchester United
Everton (H) – May 8
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