Manchester United slumped to a club record-extending 16th Premier League loss this season on Sunday, while Champions League-chasing Newcastle needed an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Eddie Howe's side have won as many league games as Liverpool since December 9 — five more than any other team — so what is realistic now?

Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison is confident that Newcastle will seal a Champions League spot, despite dropping points against Brighton on Sunday. He told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast he is not concerned about the Magpies missing out on Europe's top tier competition.