Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United could do with a Saudi super stadium to help bolster their PSR hopes - but insists that St James' Park remains a fortress and huge weapon he can use to qualify for the Champions League again.

The Magpies face Aston Villa this weekend as they bid to get back in touch with the top five, but in a week in which the Deloitte Money League revealed Newcastle had slipped down two places to 17th and a revenue piled of £335m - trailing in the wake of Liverpool (£702m), Man City (£697m) and Arsenal (£690m).

On Wednesday, Howe was blown away by the sparkling atmosphere against PSV Eindhoven and would love to see that transferred on to the top-flight stage when Villa come to Tyneside. With Bournemouth, Leeds, and Crystal Palace all announcing plans for improved stadiums, Newcastle fans are still awaiting updates on what happens next at St James'.

Howe said: "We love playing at St James' Park. The PSV game was one of the best atmospheres we have experienced this season...