Magpies poised to join Premier League elite

The force is with Newcastle United as they attempt to gatecrash the Premier League’s annual private party.

A handful of elite clubs have made the Champions League their own in recent years, turning the financial gap between them and the rest of the Premier League into a chasm.

Now Newcastle have come along and, contrary to popular belief, are lasting the pace and underlined their right to challenge for a top four finish with this hugely-impressive performance.

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