Despite Newscatle 3 - 0 win over Sheffield, Manager Bruce still unconvinced

Newcastle United routed Sheffield United 3 - 0 at the St. James' Park. Photo: Getty via Express

Steve Bruce remains unconvinced that his Newcastle side have secured their Premier League status despite an emphatic victory over Sheffield United which moved them 11 points clear of the relegation zone.

The Magpies have 38 points with eight games remaining, and a win over struggling Aston Villa on Wednesday would all but secure safety.

Manager Bruce told BBC Radio 5 Live: "We can't take anything for granted because you never know. The points return with eight games to go... I can't be more please.

"If somebody said with eight games to go that we're two points behind Arsenal, I wouldn't quite believe it."

It was a great day for Bruce and his striker Joelinton, who scored only his second Premier League goal, and his first since 25 August.

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