May 23,(THEWILL) – Newcastle United are set to make a triumphant return to the prestigious UEFA Champions League tournament next season, marking their comeback after an absence of two decades.
The team sealed their spot among Europe’s elite clubs with a goalless draw against struggling Leicester City, securing a top-four finish in the English Premier League on Monday. The match did not produce the expected fairytale ending for the home fans even if Newcastle dominated play throughout. Still, the result mattered little in the face of their long-awaited dream of Champions League football becoming a reality.
Newcastle launched a staggering 23 attempts on goal compared to Leicester’s solitary effort, hitting the woodwork three times. However, the visitors held firm, earning a point that keeps their hopes of surviving relegation barely alive going into the final round of games on Sunday.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle currently occupy third place with 70 points and one remaining fixture, holding a four-point lead over fifth-placed Liverpool, who also have one match left. Meanwhile, fourth-placed Manchester United have 69 points and two games in hand and can finish above Newcastle if they win both matches.
On Sunday, Chelsea play hosts to Newcastle at Stamford Bridge while Leicester welcome West Ham to the King Power Stadium, with relegation staring the hosts in the face.
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