Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed a “huge moment” for his side as they qualified for the Champions League despite losing at home to Everton on Sunday’s final day of the Premier League season. 

Charly Alcaraz’s 65th-minute header sealed a 1-0 win for the Toffees at St James’ Park. But Chelsea’s win at Nottingham Forest and 10-man Aston Villa’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United meant the Magpies finished in fifth place on goal difference.