"But the next six games are key. Now is the time when the top teams get into gear, so are we going to get into gear?
"If I can keep the same group of players I wouldn't worry [about raising expectations].
"But will I be able to keep my best team?
"We are vulnerable to bigger clubs and you can't get away from that with the salaries they offer.
"They are probably looking at our results and we are looking at theirs but it's not about Newcastle finishing above Sunderland.
"For me, it's about finishing higher than we did last year, to progress and have a great season."
Source: FOOTYMAD
