Newcastle United look to end season on a high note against Burnley

NEWCASTLE: Stand-in skipper Callum Wilson has told Newcastle United to produce a season-ending ‘statement’ performance at relegation-threatened Burnley.

The Magpies head to Turf Moor this afternoon knowing a win could put them in the top half of the Premier League table. Three points against Burnley might lift them to 10th position, depending on results elsewhere.

Wilson is expected to lead the line again despite suffering a nasty facial injury in the win against Arsenal.

“We have one more important game. We can finish higher up the league, Burnley are fighting relegation. There is a lot riding on it. It won’t fizzle out. We will try to do the job,” said the England international frontman.

“We thank the fans for the atmosphere they have created. Since the takeover it has been fantastic, it has breathed life into the city.

“We brought players into the squad in January. There is a good team environment and everyone is together.

“There are a lot more chances there for a striker and next season is going to be a good one. Everyone wrote us off and we have proved people wrong week in, week out. We can finish in the top half of the table and what a statement of intent that would be for next season.”

Wilson led the team out to a wall of noise and sea of colour at St James’ Park last Monday night, as the Magpies signed off on home turf with arguably their stand-out performance of a topsy-turvy season, beating Arsenal 2-0.

The 30-year-old is expecting a hostile atmosphere, especially given that Mike Jackson’s side can secure safety with a win.

“We have run ourselves into the ground for the cause. We have an unbelievable atmosphere at St James’ Park. (Last week) when we heard it and walked out to it, it made the hair on