The Magpies beat Queens Park Rangers 6-0 on Tuesday evening.
Newcastle United’s Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring their third goal
Robbie Elliot has jokingly asked on Twitter whether Newcastle United can stay in the Championship after their comprehensive 6-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
The Magpies continued their fine form at Loftus Road on Tuesday as they ran riot against Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s side.
Two goals from Jonjo Shelvey, as well as strikes from Ayoze Perez, Ciaran Clark, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Grant Hanley saw them to victory.
Newcastle United’s Ciaran Clark celebrates scoring their fourth goal
It was their fifth straight win as they continue to settle in the division after an initial shaky start saw them lose their first two games.
The performance was a consummate one to say the least and joking on Twitter, Elliot asked if his side could stay in the division.
This result saw Newcastle retain second place in the Championship with 15 points from their first seven matches.
They will firmly have their eyes set on first place now, though, after this impressive display.
Newcastle United’s Ayoze Perez scores their second goal
Just one point separates them and surprise leaders Huddersfield Town now, after the latter were beaten 1-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion.
They return to action on Saturday afternoon when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James Park.
Newcastle United’s Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring their fifth goal
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