Newcastle 0-0 Leicester: What have we learned as the Magpies officially book a famous Champions League final at St. James' Park?

While Newcastle might have been forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home to Leicester on Monday night, Eddie Howe's side officially pulled off an emotional Champions League comeback at St. James' Park .

While the Magpies may have been disappointed after missing the chance to make another major statement here, Newcastle dominated the big spells and largely didn't have to come out of third gear.

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Securing their first top four finish in 20 years and met by a wave of emotion at the full-time whistle, Howe's side have certainly had a historic campaign in the North East.

However, while Howe's men may have officially clinched their Champions League ticket here, Leicester will know that a single point was not enough on a night when they needed to muster maximum points away from King Power.

While Leicester were able to grab a rocky point in the north east, the Foxes know they are looking for a real Premier League miracle in their bid to avoid the drop this weekend.

Now remarkably picking up a single win in one of their last 16 consecutive appearances in all competitions, the former Premier League champions are two points from safety and just 90 minutes from an infamous famous finish in the bottom three.

On a night when Newcastle officially finished their Champions League charge, what did we learn from Monday's showdown at St. James' Park?

Newcastle complete what has been a famous campaign

Simply in a battle to extend their Premier League status for big stretches last season, few would have expected what has been an astonishing high-profile adventure at St. James' Park.

Although the record-breaking Howe may have shown some minor issues in the return from the World Cup winter break, the Magpies have deservedly received a round of applause from across Europe this year.

While Monday's 0-0 stalemate could mean Newcastle have won just one win in one of their last four Premier League appearances, it was almost fitting that Howe's side officially finishes in the top four with a clean sheet at home.

Earning a genuine reputation for their defensive steel in the opener of the 2022/23 campaign, it's hard to underestimate just how impressive Newcastle's Champions League quest has been this season.

Picking up heavyweight scalps in 2023 and signing off April with what has been a remarkable flurry of free scores, fans in the northeast are no doubt finding the mood in their camp at a famously high.

Now, simply on the hunt for a first bronze medal among the English top flight since 2003, Newcastle have certainly cemented their place among Europe's top surprise packages this season.

Howe worked wonders with underperforming Magpies stars

While Newcastle may have received a financial injection when their controversial Saudi-backed takeover was confirmed in October 2021, Howe deserves a lot of the praise he did with the original Newcastle crop .

Although Sven Botman and Alexander Isak have continued to shine since arriving at St. James' Park last summer, it is Newcastle's most established stars who have grabbed the headlines this year.

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While Miguel Almiron, Joelinton and Jacob Murphy may have come under scrutiny prior to Howe's arrival, the former Bournemouth boss has done wonders to transform their entire careers .

Similarly, while record-breaking Erling Haaland might have worked his way to this season's Golden Boot, Newcastle have their own attacking icon who has gone on to carry on their famous campaign.

Despite a blank in Monday's 0-0 stalemate, Callum Wilson has certainly cemented his place as one of the Magpies' most beloved modern stars.

With 11 Premier League goals since returning from the international break in March, the England international has quickly become Newcastle's Champions League star.

The Foxes are looking for one last weekend miracle

While Leicester might have put on a muscular display on Monday night as they clinched a 0-0 stalemate in the North East, Dean Smith's side will know that a single point wasn't enough at St. James' Park.

Remarkably managing to pick up a single victory in one of their last 16 consecutive appearances in all competitions - a run dating back to a 4-2 victory over Tottenham on February 11 - the Foxes have been the subject of scrutiny. this season.

Only seven years after their historic Premier League success, the former Aston Villa boss now knows his battered side are looking for a miracle last weekend in their bid to stave off the drop.

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