Newcastle United are on the verge of the Champions League knockout stages(Image: )

Victory for Newcastle United against PSV Eindhoven tonight will guarantee Eddie Howe's side book their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League - while even a point would all-but seal their participation in the next phase.

Tuesday night's results mean the Magpies head into tonight's encounter with the Dutch side at St James' Park in the knowledge that a win could catapult them to sixth place in the standings.

That would mean they stand a strong chance to finishing in a top-eight position, which would automatically send them through the last-16.

However, they must travel to Paris Saint-Germain for what will be a difficult final group game next week, but can at least ensure they head to the French capital with nothing to lose, should they collect three points this evening.

In fact, a four-goal margin of victory tonight would elevate Howe's men above PSG and move them into fifth spot, depending on how Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Atalanta fare.

While that is out of United's hands, the bottom line is no side currently below...