The Premier League title and relegation battles are over, but the Champions League race remains incredibly tight. With just a two games to go, the chase to seal a place in UEFA’s top

But, respectfully, Manchester United aren't Spurs, and they certainly aren't Newcastle. In the torrid 12 years of this grand football club's steep decline after Sir Alex Ferguson left the building, they have added five major honours to Old Trafford's trophy cabinet.

Arsenal have been the next best team to Liverpool for much of the season. However, the Gunners may still not finish second.

A 2-0 win against Premier League top-five rival Chelsea moved Newcastle closer to the Champions League next season.

Newcastle are looking to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, and are hoping Champions League qualification could help them outpace Premier League counterparts Manchester United, who have also been monitoring the Brazilian.

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Latest Newcastle United transfer news with an update on Matheus Cunha and Tino Livramento as the Chronicle gives its take on all the latest rumours and links ahead of the summer window

Though the defeat to Newcastle was a major setback to Chelsea, qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League is still in their hands. They will have to beat Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in the final two league games of the season to secure their place in Europe’s premier club competition next season.