Toon still on target for best season

NEWCASTLE legend Shay Given reckons the Toon will eclipse Arsenal's season if they qualify for the Champions League.

- by SIMON MULLOCK

NEWCASTLE legend Shay Given reckons the Toon will eclipse Arsenal's season if they qualify for the Champions League.

Beating the Gunners three times this season has already cranked up one of the Premier League's growing rivalries.

But the former Republic of Ireland keeper has warned Eddie Howe's men that their hopes of taking a giant step towards a top-five finish will really be put to the test at The Emirates.