Newcastle won against Brighton 4-1 at St. James’ Park in front of more than 52,000 spectators and needs 1 more victory from the remaining 2 league games to finish in the top 4 and play in the Champions League next season.
YOU MAGSSSSSSSS!!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/qamYlbnqol
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 18, 2023
Deniz Undav scored an own goal, and Dan Burn, in the extra time of the first half, made it 2-0 for Newcastle.
Again, Deniz Undav scored, but this time for, his team to make it 2-1. At the end of the match, however, Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes netted for the crucial win at home.
18 – @CallumWilson has scored 18 goals in the Premier League this season, the most by a Newcastle player since 2003-04 when @AlanShearer scored 22 goals. Salute. pic.twitter.com/utKWmkSnQl
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 18, 2023
Joe Willock left the pitch in the 2nd half with an injury, and is very doubtful to see him play again till the end of the season.
The Magpies are in 3rd place with 69 points after 36 matches – 4 more than Liverpool, as both teams have played the same number of games. Newcastle will face Leicester next at home and finish the season against Chelsea in London.
Brighton is in 6th place with 58 points after 35 games, and the club will try to remain in the top 7 and play the European tournaments next campaign.