Christian Atsu’s Newcastle 9 points away from Premier League return

Newcastle United could be making an immediate return to the premier league if they can emerge victors in 3 of the final five games.

The Toons army are enjoying a decent run in the second tier with 84 points in 41 games.

Raphael Benitez trail Brighton in the division by 2 points and their title hopes took a nosedive with a 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United.

Jonjo Shelvey pulled one back for Newcastle United but the defeat leave them at the wrong end of the title race. Atsu came on in the last 18 minutes for Mohammed Diame in the 2-1 defeat at Sheffield.

The St James Park outfit enjoy a 10 point gap over third place Huddersfield with 5 fixtures to end.

Three wins in the final games will guarantee New Castle United a U turn to the premier league after their surprise relegation at the end of the 2015/16 season.