Now Newcastle United require to equivalent or much better Man United’s outcome on Sunday to complete above them, while they need to beat Brentford and hope Chelsea lose to have any opportunity of leapfrogging them into 6th.

And 6th is the only thing that will ensure European football next season. Seventh might likewise imply that the passports are needed, however just if Manchester City beat Man United in the FA Cup last on May 25th.

Newcastle are depending on others, however their primary focus needs to be on ending the 2023/24 season with a win on the roadway. They have actually been difficult to come by this project, and Paul Merson has actually offered his decision on whether they will get one.

Paul Merson anticipates Brentford vs Newcastle United

As part of his newest column for Sportskeeda, Paul Merson has actually anticipated ball games of every Premier League video game this weekend.

He has actually backed the Magpies to end the year with a win, forecasting a rating of Brentford 1 Newcastle 2. The previous Arsenal forward has actually likewise reviewed a tough project for Eddie Howe’s side, and has actually urged them keep to keep their leading stars.

“Newcastle need to win this as if Chelsea lose, they have a chance of making it into next season’s Europa League due to their superior goal difference,” he stated.

“They’ve had a decent season and were bang unlucky in the Champions League. You could also argue that they were a bit naive against Paris Saint-Germain, but it is all a part of the learning curve.

“They need to look to keep their players as teams are going to be sniffing around for Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes. They are a massive team, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some of their stars moved on to win trophies. If Arsenal sign a striker like Isak, I think they go to another level.”

Merson figures out whether Newcastle will make it into Europe

Merson has actually backed Newcastle to win on the last day of the season, which would ensure them a minimum of a seventh-place surface in the Premier League.

In reality, he believes it will be a comfy last day for the Magpies, as he has in fact backed Manchester United to lose to Brighton – tipping the Seagulls to do what we need to have however couldn’t on Wednesday.

But Merson likewise thinks that Chelsea will beat Bournemouth on Sunday, suggesting they would complete 6th.

If Merson’s forecast shows to be appropriate, Newcastle fans would unexpectedly be purchasing Man City t-shirts in preparation for the upcoming FA Cup last. Them winning at Wembley would provide Newcastle a path into the Europa Conference League, which would be a favorable end to a tough year.

It would likewise provide Newcastle an opportunity at winning a prize next season, with Toon fans desperate to see Eddie Howe bring flatware to St James’ Park.

Related Topics