Newcastle United know they have an awful lot of work to do if they want to qualify for next season's Champions League.. Beyond the clear financial benefits of competing in Europe's elite tournament, it also offers significant appeal in attracting top players during the summer transfer window.

Fortunately for the Magpies, clubs in England's top division now have greater chances of securing Champions League football after Arsenal's late win over Sporting Lisbon. That triumph means the Premier League will have at least five representatives in next season's competition, following impressive showings across all three UEFA tournaments.

Arsenal and Man City look nailed on for the top-two spots this season, but can Newcastle sneak in there?

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ChronicleLive examines each of the candidates and how the remainder of the season might unfold for them:

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