Murphy ready for Newcastle decider

Victory must first be secured at Birmingham next Saturday before Liverpool host Newcastle on a day when Aston Villa, currently a point behind fourth, entertain a Manchester United side with minds focused on an FA Cup final date with Milwall.

David O'Leary's men could gatecrash the Champions League party to be staged at Anfield if Liverpool do not defeat the North East side on May 15th, a fact that Murphy is fully aware of.

Murphy said: "We are a side that produces when we have to get a result.
It was important to get that win to keep our confidence up. The last game with Newcastle could now be the be-all and end-all of our season."