After defeating rival top four challenger Tottenham Hotspur in the first half of their match, Newcastle United has secured their place in the top four for the next season.
In the opening nine minutes, the Magpies quickly took a 3-0 lead with to goals from Jacob Murphy and Joelinton.
Alexander Isak, a £68 million striker from Real Sociedad, scored twice in the space of two minutes to cap up a dominating first-half performance by the Toon and a humiliating result for Spurs.
Tottenham's bench reacted to the result, as interim coach Cristian Stellini replaced defender Davison Sanchez in the 23rd minute with midfielder Pape Matar Sarr.
Hugo Lloris, the team's captain and goalie, left at halftime as a result of it. English goalie Fraser Forster took his position.
The game may be declared in favor of Eddie Howe's team since it doesn't seem probable that Spurs will use any element of surprise in their arsenal.
Newcastle has a chance to overtake Manchester United and move into third place if they can hang on. Manchester United has played one less game than Newcastle but isn't playing this weekend because of their FA Cup match against Brighton. Newcastle and Newcastle are on the same point.
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