Robson plays down Magpies chances

Newcastle 1 FC Basle 0 (aggregate 4-2)

United were made to fight all the way despite extending their aggregate lead through substitute Boris Smiljanic's 14th-minute own goal. Robson insisted that while the Magpies will provide a stern test for any side, they cannot be regarded as one of the favourites.

"We'll be a danger to most clubs, but I wouldn't want to say that we'll be one of the favourites, I think that's putting pressure on us.