Newcastle's documentary offers caution over juggling EPL & European commitments

'It's like going back to the 90s and the Keegan days,' one Newcastle fan says after the Magpies 6-1 thrashing of Tottenham in the latest installment of their Amazon Prime documentary.

The match, which provides the climax to the third episode of 'We Are Newcastle United', effectively confirmed the club's return to the Champions League after brushing aside their nearest challengers.

Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi also points to the other significance of the match, noting their previous encounter with the North London club had been the first under their ownership, with Spurs running out 3-2 winners on that occasion.

Ghodoussi's comment illustrates the transformation since the new ownership arrived at the club, from relegation strugglers to the cusp of the Champions League.

The rapid overhauling of the club's fortunes under the Saudi-led ownership are reflected by board meeting, where chief executive Darren Eales comments on the potential challenge that awaits should a top-four finish be achieved.

'This season we haven't had to play in Europe, we have been able to focus on Premier League games,' Eales says.

'In Europe we are going to have very challenging games, as well as the Premier League.

'I'd say that the non-Big Six teams that have broken into the top four, they usually drop off next year because they are stretched thin.'

Eales statement may serve as something of a reality check, perhaps a nod to its intended audience of Newcastle fans. His comments may provide some expectation management for Newcastle this season, with the episode released just two weeks into the season and with the end of the transfer window days away.

Similarly, Amanda Staveley declares 'every single pound we earn this season will be critical, every