Magpies looking to answer critics

Newcastle United will be hoping for a response to last weekend's result when they visit West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday

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The Magpies continue their push for a top-four finish tonight when they travel to Chelsea

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Pardew admits FA misconduct charge

Alan Pardew at Newcastle Airport this morning Credit: ITV

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has admitted a Football Association charge of misconduct.

The Magpies boss was charged after pushing assistant referee Peter Kirkrup during his side's 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday. Pardew had until 4pm today to respond to the charge.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Greece ahead of Newcastle's Europa League clash with Atromitos, Pardew said: "We have to do the procedure that has to take place and we are following that through.

"We are doing a letter on my call on what I thought happened at the weekend.

"But we have pleaded guilty and we will go to see the FA and see what punishment is going to come to fruition."

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Pardew: City best we've played

by Phil Roscoe

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says Manchester City are the best team his side have faced this season.

The Magpies were beaten 2-0 by City at St James' Park on Sunday - putting Roberto Mancini's men on the brink of their first top-flight league title win since 1968.

The result also means Newcastle have to win away at Everton in their final game of the campaign to stand any chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

After Sunday's game, Pardew said: "They looked at their best when they'd scored. Up until that point we kept them very quiet."

"Their back four was as strong as we've played against, and if I'm honest, they're the best team we've played this year."

Newcastle are now two points behind third placed Arsenal, and a point behind fourth placed Tottenham after both London clubs recorded only a point at the weekend.

On his side's chances of finishing in the top four, Pardew said: "There's a simple equation - we have to win at Everton, which might not be enough. But that's what we need to do."

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