Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew knows his job is on the line in final weeks of the season.

Even though Newcastle are safe in mid-table, Pardew realises the final three games this season could be crucial for everyone, not least him.

"I think they are very important to us for our state of mind as a club," he said. "It would be damaging for us to drop out of the top 10 and I would like to think we will still secure that."

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