Eddie Howe fires warning to Sir Jim Ratcliffe ahead of Manchester United vs Newcastle fixture
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEddie Howe knows Newcastle are in pole position to secure a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League ahead of the final two games of the season.
Manchester United play Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday night in a game that will be key in the race for sixth and European qualification.
Erik ten Hag's side have 54 points and are behind Chelsea and Newcastle, who both sit on 57 points. United have the Magpies and Brighton still to play in the league. ALSO READ: United ratings vs Arsenal ALSO READ: Why Fernandes and Rashford were not in squad vs Arsenal Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke of the importance of United being in the Champions League back in February, citing the impact their participation would have on FFP.
However, United are now in danger of missing out on Europe entirely having already seen their Champions League hopes ended. They suffered a 1-0 defeat to title-chasing Arsenal at the weekend, while Chelsea won against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle drew against Brighton.
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