Newcastle are back in Europe. That was clinched after the Carabao Cup win, but a Champions League qualification seems very likely now. (It’s in our hands at least).
United are no longer the plucky underdogs or the club of “what ifs” and “almosts.” It will be the second Champions League season under Eddie Howe and maybe it’s time we started thinking about things even beyond that.
This isn’t blind optimism or Geordie bias. It’s simply recognising what’s been building at St James’ Park over the past couple of seasons and why the 2025–26 campaign should be the one where Newcastle genuinely go all in for the Premier League title.
Fact is, at full strength, we turn over every club in England bar Liverpool and arguably Arsenal. The latter of which are arguably less balanced than we are.
The EFL Cup is a landmark victory – but it should be a taste of things to come
Let’s start with silverware. Newcastle’s 2–1 win over Liverpool in the EFL Cup final ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought. That moment meant everything for a club whose fans have been starved of success for generations. But more importantly, it wasn’t a fluke. It was earned through smart recruitment, tactical discipline. We outplayed the Premier League champions-elect and beat the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, and this season’s high-flyers, Nottingham Forest, to get there.
Indeed, his wasn’t a one-off cup run, it was a sign of something sustainable.
Howe has quietly become one of the Premier League’s top managers. His system, the 4–3–3 shape allows us to presses high, wins the ball quickly, and turns defence into attack with pace and intent. We seldom lose our identity in a game and he has not had to change much given how full-proof it is.
The 4–0 battering of Manchester United last season wasn’t a lucky result, it showed what Newcastle are capable of when everything clicks. Next season, the goal should be even more, especially given we will be able to finally spend money in the forthcoming transfer window – something we have not been able to do for the past three windows.
Alexander Isak has been electric. Twenty-one goals in the league, sharp movement, and ice-cold finishing – there is only a single better player than the Sweden international in the Premier League, and his name is Moahmed Salah.
There was a time when qualifying for the Champions League felt like a wild dream. Now, it’s part of the expectation. The club is evolving, not just in ambition but in execution. They’ve built a squad that can rotate, manage the workload of European nights, and bounce back on weekends.
If anything, regular European football is helping attract better players and instil a winning mentality. It’s not a distraction — it’s fuel for something bigger, which in this case should be our first Premier League title.
Little early to be drinking mate
Sean(Quote)
The arrogance of our fans when we win games is astounding.
You are just setting us up for a fall, lose 4/6 left and we might not even get Europa league.
Can people just shut up with this till season’s end
Chris(Quote)
Some reality would be nice Jacque!
We are just on the start of a journey with PSR and FFP continuing to hamper us every step of the way.
Joseph(Quote)