Moussa Sissoko feel a top four finish is beyond Newcastle United.
Toon's revival stalled last night against Swansea City.
"The Champions League? No, it's too early to say. There are teams like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, who are accustomed to being there.
"Last season was a complicated season. Here, our first objective is to ensure our status as soon as possible, then we can aim for better," he told La Depeche du Midi.
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