NewsOnly Arsenal ahead of Newcastle United in stunning Champions League metricArsenal and Newcastle United played their games last night in the eighth and final round of matches in the Swiss League stage. Whilst Newcastle United needed to win in Paris against PSG to join them in a top eight finish and automatic qualification. Whilst Newcastle United came so close to winning in Paris but eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw and a place in the play-off round. United will find out on Friday morning whether they will face Qarabag FK or Monaco, that Champions League play-off draw starting at 11am tomorrow. This Newcastle United team have been excellent overall when it comes to defending in the competition.