Newcastle analysis: European return looks a long way off

Before the game, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe had spoken of looking for a quick return to Europe. Depending on who wins the FA Cup, eighth in the Premier League may be enough to secure European football next season, and at half-time Newcastle were heading ninth and would have been only one point behind eighth-placed Everton with seven league games to go. After Noah Sadiki's shot was saved by Aaron Ramsdale when it was 1-1, Newcastle thought they had regained the lead with substitute Malick ...