Newcastle boss Howe insists Champions League qualification is ‘not done yet’

Edi Hao says that Newcastle will not take the Champions League qualifications for it until it is mathematically confirmed.

Magpies go to the penultimate weekend of the Premier League equipment in third place after a strong set of last model.

They go to Arsenal second on Sunday, knowing that the victory-with the exception of a sporting miracle-will be sufficient for them to secure a place among the European elite next season.

But Haw says no one on Teenniside is advancing himself.

He said: “This is not yet. The image can change the game to the game and I think we should really focus on our next game and try to win it.

“Our preparation was good and focus there from the players. Nothing was achieved until it was achieved. We must be celibate and not to pay their attention.”

Eddi Haw on UCL qualification chase:

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Potman doubted the clash of Arsenal

Newcastle will not have a full team available in the Emirates.

Joelinton is unlikely again this season, the Kieran Trippier is a big doubt while Sven Botman in the Netherlands has a knee problem and will be a late call.

“It was a knockout,” Haw said. “We are not sure Sven has a weekend, but we will give him a chance to be fit.

“We don’t think it is a serious injury. It was lucky. You’ll get ways and bruises in his position and this is similar, it was unfortunate on two other occasions.

“Kiran does not think it will be appropriate this week, but again is not a big injury, which is a very simple problem in the calf.

“atmosphere [Willock]We will leave the door open to it, and I think it has a simple chance. “

Newcastle Squad when injuries occur

Newcastle chose to work with a small team in recent seasons and was lucky to avoid injuries to the main players in this period.

However, Hao admits that this leaves his team’s light when the players are not available.

He added: “I think January [transfer window] I played a role in this, we lost players from the team. I think we have achieved well this season to manage a small team. Our infection record this season was very good, partly due to the presence of lower games. We managed to keep the majority of the players.

“You will always get one or two. But I think we are in our team, you can get a set of injuries and can look thin very quickly. I crossed the fingers we can keep our strength until the end of the season.”