Advantage Newcastle concedes boss

Harry Redknapp admits Newcastle can play without fear after watching them seize the initiative in race for a Champions League spot.

Tottenham's dreadful form sunk to a new low this weekend when they suffered yet another defeat, 1-0 at the hands of 10-man QPR. The Magpies meanwhile, strolled to their sixth straight Barclays Premier League win against Stoke to move three points clear of Tottenham, who now find themselves out of the top four for the first time since November. "I don't think there is any pressure on Newcastle," the Tottenham manager said. "What Alan [Pardew] has done there is fantastic, it's a miracle really. To get them in the position they're in has been a great achievement. "They can relax and play. No-one expected them to be anywhere near where they are. You have to give them credit for what they have done. "They do look good at the moment. They have three fantastic forwards and they are playing very well."