Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle to meet his expectations by qualifying for the Champions League.But asked if that Wembley triumph had lifted the pressure off Newcastle, Howe told reporters: "We feel an expectation,

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea (kick-off 12:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Howe said there are a "couple of players being assessed" but that "we are OK and focused on the next match".

Only one of two games on the slate where both teams have something on the line, and they both have the same thing on the line. That would be finishing in the top five for a spot in next season's Champions League.