THE battle for sixth spot in the Premiership and a UEFA Cup berth is hotting up after Newcastle United made it a famous five wins out of five in April with the 3-0 beating of West Bromwich Albion at St. James' Park.

That victory thanks to goals from Shola Ameobi (2) and Nolberto Solano puts the Magpies' level on points with Blackburn Rovers, and the same number of goals scored and identical goal difference - with Mark Hughes' men, however, having a game in hand of Glenn Roeder's Magpies.

As the season enters the final stretch, here's the nufc.co.uk guide to how the contest is looking:

Blackburn Rovers (P35 Pts 54)
Games remaining: Apr 29 Charlton (A), May 2 Chelsea (H), May 7 Man City (H)

Newcastle United (P36 Pts 54)
Apr 29 Birmingham (A), May 7 Chelsea (H)

Bolton Wanderers (P35 Pts 52)
Games remaining: Apr 30 Spurs (A), May 3 Boro (H), May 7 Birmingham (A)

Wigan Athletic (P35 Pts 51)
Games remaining: Apr 24 Fulham (A), Apr 29 Portsmouth (H), May 7 Arsenal (A)

West Ham (P35 Pts 49)
Games remaining: Apr 26 Liverpool (H), May 1 West Brom (A), May 7 Spurs (H)