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While Newcastle might have been forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Leicester on Monday night, Eddie Howes side did officially punch an emotional Champions League return at St. James Park.Although the Magpies might have been disappointed after mi sing out on the chance to make another major statement here, Newcastle dominated large spells and largely didnt have to get out of third gear.Securing their first top-four finish in 20 years and met by a wave of emotion at the full-time whistle, Howes side have certainly enjoyed a history-making campaign in the north east.However, while Howes men might have officially punched their Champions Willie Mays Jersey League ticket here, Leicester will know that a single point was not enough on a night when they had to muster maximum points away from the King Power.Although Leicester might have snatched a rugged point in the north east, the Foxes know that they are seeking a real Premier League miracle in their bid to avoid the drop this weekend.Now remarkably mustering just a single win from any of their last 16 straight appearances acro s all competitions, the former Premier League champions sit two points adrift of safety and are just 90 minutes away from suffering an infamous bottom-three finish.On a Melvin Adon Jersey night when Newcastle officially completed their Champions League charge, what did we learn from Mondays showdown at St. James Park?Newcastle complete what has been a famous campaignSimply in a battle to extend on their Premier League status for large spells last season, few would have expected what has been an astonishing top-flight romp at St. James Park.Although Howes record-breakers might have shown some minor i sues when returning from the World Cups winter break, the Magpies have rightfully received a string of plaudits from acro s Europe this year.While Mondays 0-0 stalemate might mean that Newcastle have claimed just a single win from any of their last four Premier League appearances, it was almost fitting that Howes side officially punched their top-four finish with a clean sheet on home soil.Gaining a real reputation for their defensive steel when opening the 2022/23 campaign, it is hard to understate just how impre sive Newcastles Champions League quest has been this season.Picking up some heavyweight scalps in 2023 and signing off April with what was a remarkable free-scoring flurry, fans around the north east undoubtedly find the mood in their camp at a famous high.Now simply with their sights on grabbing a first bronze medal finish among Englands elite since way back in 2003, Newcastle have certainly cemented their spot as one of Europes ultimate surprise packages this season.Howe has worked wonders with the Magpies underperforming starsWhile Newcastle might have been hit with a financial injection when their controversial Saudi-backed takeover was confirmed in October 2021, Howe deserves a huge amount of praise that he has done with Newcastles original crop.Although the likes of Sven Botman and Alexander Isak might have continued to shine Tony Watson Jersey since arriving at St. James Park last summer, it was Newcastles more established stars who have stolen most of the headlines this year.While the likes of Miguel Almiron, Joelinton and Jacob Murphy might have come under a huge amount of scrutiny prior to Howes arrival, the former Bournemouth bo s has worked wonders in turning all of their careers around.Likewise, while the record-breaking Erling Haaland might have breezed his way to this seasons Golden Boot, Newcastle have their own attacking icon who Will Smith Jersey has continued to spearhead their famous campaign.Despite drawing a blank during Mondays 0-0 stalemate, Callum Wilson has certainly cemented his spot as one of the Magpies most valued modern-day stars.Notching 11 Premier League strikes since returning from Marchs international break, the England international has quickly become the poster boy of Newcastles Champions League romp.The Foxes are seeking a final weekend miracleWhile Leicester might have put in a rugged display on Monday night as they clinched a 0-0 stalemate in the north east, Dean Smiths side will know that a single point was not enough at St. James Park.Remarkably managing to muster just a single win from any of their last 16 straight appearances acro s all competitions a run that stems back to a 4-2 victory against Tottenham on February 11th the Foxes have come under a huge amount of scrutiny this season.Only seven years on from their historic Premier League succe s, the former Aston Villa bo s now knows that his downbeat squad are seeking a final weekend miracle in their bid to avoid the drop.Opening Sundays showdown against Europa Conference League finalists West Ham sat two points adrift of safety, Leicester will Madison Bumgarner Jersey also be more than aware that even a victory could not be enough.Knowing that Everton must drop points when they welcomed Bournemouth to Goodison Park, Smiths side are just 90 minutes away from being hit with what would be the most shocking relegations in the Premier League era.Only showing a string of i sues on either side of the World Cups winter break, it appears that Leicesters 0-0 stalemate on Monday night was just another nail in their top-flight coffin.Match ReportNewcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson, Almiron, Wilson, IsakSubs: Gordon, Murphy, Saint-MaximinLeicester: Iversen, Castagne, Evans, Faes, Souttar, Thomas, Soumare, Ndidi, Tielemans, Vardy, IheanachoSubs: Mendy, Maddison, Daka, BarnesGoals: N/AYellow Cards: Guimaraes, IsakRed Cards: N/AReferee: Andre Mariner |
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发表于 2023-5-31 19:10:25