Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa

Newcastle's Demba double act saw them clinch an important win on Tyneside this Sunday lunchtime. Ba put them in-front, and despite Robbie Keane's equaliser just before the break, debutant Cisse struck a stunning 20 yard half-volley to seal all three points.

So, can The Magpies actually sneak into the Champions League? They are now level on points with 4th placed Chelsea, and two clear of Arsenal who sit just below them. They do remain outsiders in the betting at 9/1 to clinch the last space ahead of their challengers, but surely that's good odds for a team bang in form. In terms of a top six finish, they've shot down to 2.5.

In terms of that man Demba Ba, he's a mere 1.56 to be the top scorer this season, having netting his 16th in his last 16th Premier League appearances.

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