Newcastle United fans are over the moon after their Champions League return was confirmed despite a frustrating draw with Leicester City. The Magpies will face off with Europe's elite for the first time in two decades after a goalless stalemate with the Foxes on Monday night.
Eddie Howe was forced into a late reshuffle, with Joelinton initially named in the team before withdrawing due to a muscle injury sustained in the warm-up. Elliot Anderson was promoted to the starting eleven, with Harrison Ashby taking the vacant spot on the bench.
Newcastle dominated possession from the outset, but were unable to break the deadlock before the break despite a succession of late chances. Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson both saw efforts rebound off the post, with the striker also seeing his follow-up effort headed off the line.
