Relief as Newcastle claim Champions League place despite Everton loss

Events at Old Trafford meant the Magpies got away with a home defeat. 
LOOKING UP: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe on the touchline. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

LOOKING UP: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe on the touchline. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Newcastle 0 Everton 1 

The look of relief on Eddie Howe's face was palpable after he became only the fifth English manager to lead his side to two top five finishes as Newcastle booked their place in the Champions League for the second time in three seasons.

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