Alan Pardew: "That is a big, big achievement by us, make no mistake.
"I am pretty sure Liverpool can't catch us and to finish above them, regardless of their cup exploits, is still outstanding.
"Whatever we do now, it's an outstanding season. But of course, we haven't lost sight of what the city hasn't lost sight of.
"You can feel it in the crowd, you can feel it in the city, that there's a chance for us to do something really special, and we will go to Wigan and try to achieve that.
"They were two great goals from Yohan Cabaye, but perhaps the pass was better than the goals.
"I was on the sideline and I didn't even see that run, and he was having to manoeuvre the ball with players left, right and centre of him.
"To find that pass was exquisite - it was still a great finish, by the way, but that will go down as one of the best passes I have seen at this stadium.
"We have got momentum and it's a dangerous tool to have in your locker.
"We are playing with confidence, we have got ourselves in a fantastic position - perhaps even better than we thought we might be in - and the confidence was there for everyone to see on the pitch today.
"Everybody is contributing. This isn't about one player or one person, it's a combination of a lot of things that have gone on at this football club from [owner] Mike Ashley down, and everybody deserves the credit they are getting.
"Having said that, there are still four games to go and they are always the most important the closer you get to the end.
"To win six on the trot is truly outstanding by the players. They will get a few plaudits this week and they deserve them".