These 22 points from final 10 matches can take Newcastle United to Champions League | OneFootball

We have asked a number of Newcastle United fans some questions following the conclusion of the internationals.

This of course follows the triumph at Wembley and in advance of the return to action in the Premier League.

So we have asked some regular and irregular contributors to The Mag, some trophy winning and also aspiring to the Champions League questions.

Our thanks to all who have taken part.

Next up with his answers is Barry Paul Henry:

Three words that come to mind now, having won that League Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley?

Thank bloody God.

Which five players, in order, were key to that win at Wembley?

Very hard to say only five as they were all excellent.

Isak, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Burn.

Which player most surprised you with how well he played in that final?

Tino Livramento.

Was very disciplined, kept a certain Mo Salah quiet and offered a threat, as well as a top defensive performance.

Predict the results for the final 10 NUFC matches, what you think will happen:

Wednesday 2 April – Newcastle v Brentford Win

Monday 7 April – Leicester v Newcastle Win

Sunday 13 April – Newcastle v Man U Win

Wednesday 16 April – Newcastle v Palace Win

Saturday 19 April – Villa v Newcastle Lose

Saturday 26 April – Newcastle v Ipswich Win

Sunday 4 May – Brighton v Newcastle Draw

Saturday 10 May – Newcastle v Chelsea (TBC) Win

Sunday 18 May – Arsenal v Newcastle (TBC) Lose

Sunday 25 May – Newcastle v Everton Win

(ED: So that makes it seven wins, one draw and two defeats in the final 10 matches, which would see Newcastle United end the season on 69 points)

In what order do you think the top half of the Premier League table will finish?

Liverpool

Arsenal

Man City

Newcastle United

Aston Villa

Chelsea

Brighton

Bournemouth

Fulham

Do you think winning the Carabao Cup will now help or hinder Newcastle’s chances of top five and a Champions League place?

I believe that, if anything, there’s pressure off the players at this moment in time, regarding potential Champions League football.

There’s no more distractions though and I’d expect a pretty strong finish.

The last three seasons have seen pretty solid form over the final 10 games.

Gun to the head, if only one of the two was to stay at Newcastle United this summer, would you keep Alexander Isak or Eddie Howe?

No player is bigger than any club and as highly as I rate Alexander Isak, as he’s my boy, I would choose Eddie Howe, as he’s proved what magic he can work on individual players.

The bizarre John Barnes reaction to Newcastle United winning the League Cup Final, was to declare that if losing the final 10 Premier League matches, Eddie Howe should be sacked. What is your reaction to what Barnes said?

Couldn’t care less about what John Barnes or any other ex Liverpool expert has to say.