Meanwhile, the apparent formality of Newcastle's promotion can be sealed in front of their home fans on Easter Monday night when Sheffield United visit St James's Park.

BBC: Sport - Football - Peterborough 2-3 Newcastle

Gerrard's visit to the bar on Sunday followed Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Newcastle at St James' Park, a game in which the England international scored twice, as the Reds moved three points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

BBC: Gerrard receives Benitez backing

The six-man Fifa team's visit included trips to a number of the proposed 2018 venues, including Wembley, Elland Road, St James' Park and Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

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