Newcastle have enjoyed a special 2025 so far.
Eddie Howe led the Magpies to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley in March to secure the Carabao Cup, a result which prompted wild scenes on Tyneside.
Newcastle are also in a fantastic position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League – currently sitting fifth in the Premier League after beating Brentford on Wednesday.
| Position | Team | Played MP |
Won W |
Drawn D |
Lost L |
For GF |
Against GA |
Diff GD |
Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool |
30 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 70 | 27 | 43 | 73 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal |
30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 61 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest |
30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 15 | 57 |
| 4 |  Man CityManchester City |
30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 51 |
| 5 |  NewcastleNewcastle |
29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 50 |
| 6 |  ChelseaChelsea |
29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 49 |
Even fifth could secure UEFA Champions League qualification – depending on how Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea fare in Europe for the rest of this season.
Off the pitch – however – there has now been a club announcement which Newcastle fans are very happy about.
Newcastle United fans celebrate as Fabian Schar signs new contract
Fabian Schar is clearly a popular man at St James’ Park – as the Toon Army on X (previously known at Twitter) are delighted to hear he has signed a new contract.
The Switzerland international was set to leave as a free agent when his deal expired in June, but has now put pen to paper on new terms which run until the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
One Newcastle fan wrote “we need a chant for him ASAP (as soon as possible)” after hearing the news – eager to let the Swiss defender know how appreciated he is on Tyneside.
We need a chant for him ASAP
— JP (@JohnPoulsonn) April 3, 2025
A second Newcastle supporter then claimed that Schar is “one of our all timers” in what can only be described as effusive praise – adding that they “hope he gets a proper send off” when the time does eventually come to depart.
Another year of handsome Fab, can only assume that’s his last season as well. Hope he gets a proper send off, pound for pound one of our all timers. https://t.co/ugoHrWnu2l
— Lee (@leecarty8) April 3, 2025
Furthermore, another Newcastle fan described the club announcement as “phenomenal” – adding that the £3m signing of Schar from Deportivo in July 2018 is “one of the best” deals the Magpies have ever done.
Phenomenal !
Still one of THE best bits of business weve done ! https://t.co/8fgvwaLUws
— Alex Birdsall (@AlexBirdNUFC) April 3, 2025
A fourth Newcastle fan simply posted the word “stunning” – clearly a big fan of the man born in Wil.
Stunning https://t.co/G9y9cUAdV1
— jess🦋 (@jessjcamb) April 3, 2025
Elsewhere, another supporter added that it is “brilliant news” to hear the 33-year-old will stay for another season, at least.
Brilliant news https://t.co/mpr7NU63Wj
— Rob ⚫⚪ (@Rob_NUFC85) April 3, 2025
Last but not least, a sixth Newcastle fan predicted that Schar – who considered leaving – will opt to retire at the club, rather than move elsewhere after his time on Tyneside comes to an end.
Hes retiring with us https://t.co/smpajSJgwY pic.twitter.com/jmk8enc3SO
— Kieran (@kieransg1) April 3, 2025
The Newcastle players who are yet to have their futures decided
Schar – who was a Rafa Benitez signing – can breathe a bit easier now heading into the summer, without the uncertainty regarding his future weighing on his shoulders, although a few are yet to be afforded such a luxury.
Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, Mark Gillespie, John Ruddy and Jamal Lewis all become free agents in June as things stand – so if the situation does not change, they may be seeing out their final weeks as Newcastle players between now and the end of the season.
