Newcastle's Gordon feels qualifying for Europe would be huge

Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon expressed the significance of qualifying for Europe following their impressive 4-0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, propelling Eddie Howe’s team to sixth place in the Premier League standings on Saturday. Despite a promising start to the season as they returned to the Champions League, injuries had threatened to derail Newcastle’s campaign. However, a resurgence in form has seen them gather momentum, securing 10 points from their last four league fixtures and placing them in contention for a Europa League berth.

Reflecting on the team’s aspirations, Gordon emphasized the importance of European qualification, highlighting their desire to build on the current season’s experience. He credited their recent performances, including his goal against Spurs, as pivotal in their pursuit of European football. Additionally, Gordon praised teammate Alexander Isak for his exceptional contributions, acknowledging his potential to become one of the world’s best players.

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Despite their upward trajectory, Newcastle still trails behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and fifth-placed Tottenham by 10 points, making Champions League qualification a challenging prospect. Nonetheless, manager Eddie Howe remains focused on maintaining their winning momentum and striving for improvement with each fixture.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur endured a disappointing outing against Newcastle, prompting manager Ange Postecoglou to express his dissatisfaction with their performance. With tough fixtures against title contenders Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City looming, Postecoglou emphasized the need for significant improvement across all aspects of their game to compete effectively.

The defeat highlighted Tottenham’s defensive frailties, as they have managed only six clean sheets in 32 games this season. Postecoglou acknowledged the deficiencies in their play and stressed the importance of raising their standards to assert their style of play on the field.

As the season progresses, Newcastle’s pursuit of European qualification adds intrigue to the Premier League landscape, while Tottenham faces a challenging run-in as they seek to salvage their campaign and address their shortcomings.