Why Newcastle need Manchester City to win the FA Cup and double their quest for a European place next season

Newcastle's hopes of playing in Europe next season are not over yet…

He first division The campaign came to an end on Sunday with the magpies hitting Brentford 4-2 to secure seventh place.

As things stand, that is not enough to get a place in next year's European competition, as Chelsea ranked sixth in the Europa Conference League.

However, even though the season is now complete, things could still change.

AND Eddie Howe We'll be alert the fa cup final this Saturday afternoon.

city ​​of manchester assume manchester united at Wembley, live on talkSPORT, aiming for another trophy.

The Citizens became the first team in history to win four consecutive Premier League titles at the weekend after beating West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad.

pep guardiolaThe team won the treble last season and that is not possible this time, but they can still win a domestic double.

If they do, there will be celebrations in Newcastle.

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If City beat United and win the FA Cup, it will mean seventh place in the top flight table qualifies for the Europa Conference League.

However, if United achieve victory in the capital, they will take England's seventh European spot next season.

Erik ten Hag's men will qualify for the European League when taking the trophy.

That's why the Toon are banking on the Premier League champions to get the job done and win a double if they want to play on the continent again.

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Howe led his side to a place in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years last season and, although it didn't go very well, they will want to play European football again.

He could also play a huge role in keeping key stars at the club, with Bruno Guimaraes'The future is up in the air as we approach the summer transfer window.

You can tune in to Saturday's FA Cup final live on talkSPORT.

Commentary will come from Jim Proudfoot, former England captain. Stuart Pearce and former England defender Micky Gray.