The latest Newcastle United news as Eddie Howe's team received a boost to their Champions League hopes on Thursday night.

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the first legs of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Champions League.

For both Manchester United and Tottenham, this competition provides a route to saving their seasons, where they sit 14th and 16th respectively in the Premier League. Manchester United's trophy drought may not be as long as the 17-year drought that Ange Postecoglou is looking to bring to an end,

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said the experience of giving Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour can inspire his team.

Chelsea will give Liverpool a guard of honour when they host the newly-crowned Premier League champions on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Chelsea, the youngest side in the league, face champions Liverpool on Sunday, sitting 22 points and four places behind them in the table.