Alan Shearer: 'Newcastle United won't finish fourth'

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer believes that the Magpies will not finish in the top four this season.

Shearer has admitted, however, that the club have overachieved in the Premier League after finishing 12th last season.

"If Newcastle don't win another game between now and the end of the season, then they've had a great year," Shearer told talkSPORT.

"They're in sixth position now challenging Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal. I don't think they'll get into the top four but they have exceeded everyone's expectations. Great credit must go to Alan Pardew for the way he's managed his team.

"They've played football, they've scored goals and entertained people. Long may that continue. I really hope they push on, spend some money in the summer, and who knows what will happen at Newcastle."

Newcastle host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.