I'm not trying to portray how bad the Chelsea side obviously have been the season, I'm only saying Newcastle's remaining fixture might not be as tough as it would seem on paper, they've got a better goal difference than Liverpool, and of all 3 remaining for Newcastle matches only Brighton and Leceister have something to fight, and Leceister would also be playing Liverpool, while Brighton already more game at hand (5) to push for their chances, so it's not yet done for any team by any margin, it's just more of a slippery slope imo.
I completely understand what you mean, I'm just saying that we've improved and it's not as easy to collect points from us as it was a few weeks ago, we're not fighting for anything anymore, the clubs are only playing for the sake of the club reputation and the fans now, and I still believe Newcastle will finish in the top four regardless, they have come a long way to settle for less now.
Odd of Newcastle united finishing top 4 is 1.17, Liverpool 3.0