Newcastle officially qualified for the 2023/24 European Cup

Winning 1 point against Leicester in round 37 of the Premier League helped Newcastle officially finish in the top 4 and get a ticket to the 2023/24 European Cup C1.

In the latest match of round 37 of the Premier League, Newcastle only had to host Leicester at home. Because Liverpool had stumbled in the early match, a draw was enough for coach Eddie Howe and his team to be sure of finishing the season in the top 4.

Facing an opponent who is struggling in the relegation zone, it was not difficult for Newcastle to deploy an overwhelming attacking game. In the first half, the home team at St. James' Park had 83% ball possession, launching 14 shots, while the opponent did not have any shots.

Newcastle officially qualified for the 2023 European Cup 24 — ***Newcastle overwhelmed Leicester*** (Photo: Getty)

However, Wilson, Isak and Newcastle's strikers wasted a series of opportunities, causing the first 45 minutes to end without any goals being scored.

In the second half, coach Eddie Howe's team continued to maintain a rapid attack. In the 59th minute, Isak shot extremely difficult but goalkeeper Iversen made an excellent save for Leicester. A few minutes later, the Danish goalkeeper continued to block Sean Longstaff's close-range shot.

Despite attacking a lot but failing to score, Newcastle almost paid a very high price. In a rare attack by the visitors in the second minute of injury time, Castagne volleyed right inside the home team's penalty area but goalkeeper Nick Pope made an excellent save.

In the end, Newcastle and Leicester drew 0-0. This result means that the home team at St. James' Park will certainly finish the 2022/23 Premier League in the top 4 and have a ticket to the European Cup 1 next season. As for the away team, only winning 1 point in the penultimate round puts them at risk of relegation as they are still 2 points behind the safe zone before the final round.

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