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It is looking sweet this Champions League table.

For Newcastle United fans on Wednesday morning, a very lovely sight.

A very tough opening match had seen Eddie Howe’s side very unlucky not to get something at St James’ Park, losing 2-1 to La Liga winners and last season’s Champions League semi-finalists Barcelona.

That though followed by an outstanding visit to Lotto Park for Newcastle United.

Up against the reigning Belgian domestic title winners Union Saint-Gilloise, a commanding performance from Eddie Howe’s players, fully deserving the 4-0 away win.

Then it was more of the same, the game ending Newcastle 3 Benfica 0, but in truth it could and should have been an even wider winning scoreline.

Now tonight, another Champions League victory and a third clean sheet in a row in the competition, Burn and Joelinton getting the goals as United beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0.

Remember, the top eight will automatically go through to the last 16 knockout stage.

Whilst those finishing 9th to 24th will go into two-legged play-offs to decide the other eight that will make up the final 16.

Eddie Howe’s side having now played four of their eight league matches in...