Full TimeSecond Half ends, Newcastle United 0, Leicester City 0.Post updateAttempt missed. Timothy Castagne (Leicester City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by James Maddison.Post updateAttempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.Post updateAttempt saved. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.Post updateAttempt saved. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Miguel Almirón with a cross.Post updateAttempt missed. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.Post updateCorner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Wilfred Ndidi.Post updateAttempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Wilson.Post updateAttempt missed. Callum Wilson (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation. Assisted by Miguel Almirón with a cross following a set piece situation.
Newcastle United secured a point in their match against relegation-threatened Leicester City, which was enough for them to secure a top-four Premier League finish and a return to the Champions League next season. The Magpies dominated the match, having 78% possession and striking the post three times, but were unable to break the deadlock. Callum Wilson came inches from adding to his tally, while Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes also came mightily close. Leicester almost won it in injury time when Nick Pope kept out Timothy Castagne’s acrobatic effort, but their defence managed to keep a first clean sheet in the league since November.
Foxes boss Dean Smith started England internationals James Maddison and Harvey Barnes on the bench but neither was able to inject any impetus into their dull performance after coming on. The result at Newcastle extended Leicester’s run to just one win in their last 15 games, earning just seven points during that run, and they are favourites to join Southampton in the second tier.
It has been a remarkable turnaround since Eddie Howe took charge 18 months ago, one month after the Saudi Arabian-backed £305m takeover of Newcastle and with the club five points from safety at the foot of the Premier League. A tremendous atmosphere was generated by the home fans before kick-off, waving their flags and unfurling a huge banner of Howe and the team, and although they were unable to break the deadlock, they left the stadium singing about Champions League football.
Newcastle will aim to complete a successful season on a high on Sunday, travelling to face Chelsea hoping to secure third position. Leicester host West Ham on the last day hoping the Hammers have taken their eye off the ball with their top-flight place secure and a Europa Conference League final to look forward to. But they go into that game knowing even a win might not be enough as 17th placed Everton can guarantee their Premier League status with victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park.
Newcastle United secured a point in their match against relegation-threatened Leicester City, which was enough for them to secure a top-four Premier League finish and a return to the Champions League next season after an absence of 18 years. The Magpies dominated the match, having 78% possession and striking the post three times, but were unable to break the deadlock despite Callum Wilson coming inches from adding to his tally and Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes also coming mightily close. Leicester almost won it in injury time when Nick Pope kept out Timothy Castagne’s acrobatic effort, but their defence managed to keep a first clean sheet in the league since November.
Foxes boss Dean Smith started England internationals James Maddison and Harvey Barnes on the bench but neither was able to inject any impetus into their dull performance after coming on. The result at Newcastle extended Leicester’s run to just one win in their last 15 games, earning just seven points during that run, and they are favourites to join Southampton in the second tier.
It has been a remarkable turnaround since Eddie Howe took charge 18 months ago, one month after the Saudi Arabian-backed £305m takeover of Newcastle and with the club five points from safety at the foot of the Premier League. A tremendous atmosphere was generated by the home fans before kick-off, waving their flags and unfurling a huge banner of Howe and the team, and although they were unable to break the deadlock, they left the stadium singing about Champions League football.
Newcastle will aim to complete a successful season on a high on Sunday, travelling to face Chelsea hoping to secure third position. Leicester host West Ham on the last day hoping the Hammers have taken their eye off the ball with their top-flight place secure and a Europa Conference League final to look forward to. But they go into that game knowing even a win might not be enough as 17th placed Everton can guarantee their Premier League status with victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park.