Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Sport
Matty Hewitt

Mehrdad Ghodoussi hails Newcastle's warrior spirit as Champions League football draws near

Newcastle United co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi has hailed Eddie Howe's warriors after an emphatic win over European hopefuls Brighton & Hove Albion. The Magpies ran out 4-1 winners to blow the Gulls away at St. James' Park.

Roberto De Zerbi's side arrived at St. James' Park full of swagger having beaten Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates. However, it was the Toon who raced out the blocks and they could have won by a greater margin had it not been for Jason Steele in the Brighton goal.

The former Sunderland shot stopper pulled off a number of great saves to deny the hosts. An own goal from Deniz Undav a Dan Burn header, Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes strikes wrapped up all three points.

READ MORE: Newcastle United 4-1 Brighton

The result leaves the Toon just one win away from guaranteed Champions League football at St. James' Park next season. For the first time in two decades, Newcastle will compete against Europe's elite clubs if they beat the Foxes on home soil on Monday night.

Ghodoussi has been vocal with his support on social media throughout the entire campaign and with the Magpies closing in on the top-four, he's expressed his love for the current group of players. He tweeted: "I love each and everyone one of them."

READ NEXT

  • Newcastle United 4-1 Brighton: Two routes into Champions League now confirmed for Magpies
  • Newcastle United 4-1 Brighton player ratings: Trippier shines, Wilson and Almiron on song
  • Newcastle United rocked by Joe Willock injury as concerned Trippier and Lascelles show true class
  • 'Champions League here we come' - Newcastle supporters hail Almiron's performance in Brighton win
  • Newcastle United trio nominated for Premier League awards and will rival Haaland and Saka
  • Sign up to read this article
    Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
    Already a member? Sign in here
    Related Stories
    Top stories on inkl right now
    Our Picks
    Fourteen days free
    Download the app
    One app. One membership.
    100+ trusted global sources.