• Newcastle United aiming to overtake Manchester United for European spot
• Chelsea hitting form at critical moment, intensifying competition
• 'Battle for Europe' heating up as top teams fight for coveted spots

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is fully aware of the intense competition for European qualification as his team aims to surpass Manchester United and keep a close eye on an inform Chelsea side. With only a few matches remaining, Newcastle's dreams of playing in Europe are hanging by a thread, with tough fixtures ahead including three away games and one home match left.

The Magpies currently sit just one point behind sixthplaced Man Utd and two points adrift from Chelsea after their recent victory. The battle for the final European places is getting more heated by the day.

Despite facing ups and downs this season, Chelsea have found consistency when it matters most, demonstrated by their convincing win over Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Mauricio Pochettino remains confident that his team can make a significant impact on the standings with four fixtures left.