Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has admitted that he can't wait for this weekend's Premier League finale.

The Magpies still have a chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League when they travel to Everton on Sunday.

"This is where you want to be, the pinnacle of the game is the Champions League," Pardew told reporters.

"To actually be competing for it is more than we imagined and to have that opportunity is something that doesn't come along very often, and we want to try to grasp it.

"It's been a magnificent achievement by everyone at this football club, and we can't wait for Sunday to unfold."

Pardew was named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year on Friday.

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Jack Prescott