(Football news) The Gunners’ knockout journey came to an end when they lost 3-1 to West Ham United in the fourth round, while the Magpies easily defeated holders Manchester United 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Manchester United lost their hold on the title to an inspired Newcastle, who fulfilled their revenge mission following their previous Wembley woes and recorded their best away win at Man United in 93 years. This was a far cry from the team they were during the EFL Cup final in February, where Erik ten Hag ended his side’s six-year trophyless streak.

A familiar sense of doom and gloom pervaded Old Trafford as Eddie Howe’s team set up a tantalizing quarter-final matchup against Chelsea and ended their two-game winless streak after losing to Borussia Dortmund and drawing 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall, and Joe Willock.

Newcastle gave up two narrow leads, both via Callum Wilson, to accept a point at Molineux, perhaps feeling the sting of their previous Champions League heroics. With 10 games played, the Magpies are now sixth in the table with 17 points.

But with five points more than the Magpies, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa are in a thrilling five-team battle to seat at Europe’s top table, and Howe’s club is now ranked outsiders when it comes to Champions League qualification.

However, Newcastle has won their last three Premier League home games without conceding, regaining the defensive prowess that made them a formidable force in 2022–23. The hosts are more than capable of undermining Arsenal’s title hopes while elevating their own dreams of glory.

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