Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has warned Everton that his side are hoping to snatch fifth spot in the Premiership away from the Toffees. Keegan watched Everton defeat his side 3-1 to secure fifth place and qualification for the UEFA Cup.

Keegan insisted last week that there were only four sides in the Premiership title race.

"Everton are an inspiration to everyone,” Keegan told The Daily Mail.

“They do not have a massive squad, but they invested well last summer and they have taken fifth spot, which is a terrific situation to be in.

"They are together as a team, they play for each other. And they have a lot of very, very good players.

"They are the ones to look at. Maybe I wasn't quite right when I said that the top four is always the same, but nearly. But it must be said that if they [Everton] can do what they have done, why can't we?

"They are where we want to be. And in David Moyes they have an excellent manager.

"I was talking to Bill Kenwright as we walked back down the tunnel after the game and he was obviously very proud. But I told him that we are after his club's position next season."