Stunned Newcastle still in top-four race - Pardew

Alan Pardew insists Newcastle is still firmly in the race to qualify for the Champions League despite a shock 4-0 defeat at Wigan.

Entering Saturday's game on the back of six consecutive victories, and having not conceded a goal for 398 minutes, Newcastle saw goalkeeper Tim Krul beaten by two Victor Moses strikes and further efforts from Shaun Maloney and Franco Di Santo before halftime.

Next up for Newcastle is a tough game on Wednesday away to a Chelsea team preparing for the FA Cup final against Liverpool on Saturday and for a Champions League final against Bayern Munich next month.