"We have to take the three points and forget all about our Champions League ambitions," said Solano.
"We have been able to take a little bit of a break since we beat Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday night and we will all be ready for Middlesbrough.
"They are a different side to the one of two seasons ago. They now have a very good manager and they have bought some very good players in the summer.
"But, having said this, let’s not forget that Newcastle United are also a very good team and we want to be the best side in the north east."
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