But Champions League Key to DealIn a crucial twist ahead of the summer transfer window, Newcastle United’s ambitions to sign Crystal Palace

Newcastle United inched closer to UEFA Champions League qualification as they battled to a crucial 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea. The teams entered Sunday's mammoth encounter at St James' Park level on 63 points in fourth and fifth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference after they beat AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Football writer Alex Keble highlights the hot topics and tactical lessons from Matchweek 36, including: Underneath the anger that caused some Liverpool supporters to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold is sadness. Losing one of their most important players and arguably the club’s greatest ever right-back is a major blow.

Newcastle United are closing in on Champions League qualification after beating Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park on Sunday.