Newcastle United lost at Arsenal, meaning it must beat Everton on Sunday to secure its place in the Champions League for next season.

For weeks, the Newcastle United head coach has told anyone who would listen that nothing will be decided until the final day, that the skirmish for a Champions League place would go down to the wire.

Eddie Howe has complained about Newcastle's performance against Arsenal, insisting his players were 'too passive' and became 'too sloppy' during their defeat at the Emirates Stadium. The Toon were beaten 1-0 in north London,

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is uncertain about the Alexander Isak’s availability for Everton clash after missing a trip to Emirates. Isak, who has netted 17 league goals this season, was left out of the squad for Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal after complaining of groin discomfort.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was asked about striker Alexander Isak's future at the club - and didn't offer a convincing response ahead of the summer transfer market