Eddie Howe plays down Champions League chances after Newcastle beat Spurs

LONDON: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has played down talk of the Magpies making the Premier League top four and securing Champions League football next season. United were victorious in North London on Sunday, seeing off Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 thanks to goals from Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron. Harry Kane got a consolation for Spurs.

Howe has reacted to news the Magpies reached into the top flight top four with three points. When asked about the Magpies’ top four chances, head coach Howe said: “I don’t know. All we can do is continue to give everything for success.

“The players are in a really good place. The scenes in the dressing room were really good and it was great to see the happiness and togetherness in the group. We’ll just continue to give our all in every game.

“It was a big win. We were determined to come here and be positive. Great display from us.

We deserved the win. “My players deserve all the credit for how we attack the game. We executed the game plan really well.

It wasn’t without problems; they have world-class players. “They had a few long-range shots and dangerous counter-attacks early on. “But once we solved that, we were OK.” When asked whether he will celebrate the win, former Bournemouth boss Howe said: “I’ll be watching the game back and preparing for Aston Villa.

It’s not the glamorous answer maybe everyone wants but that’s fine; that’s what I need to do. I want my players to enjoy the win tonight. We’ve got massive games to come and keep this feeling.