Newcastle inches closer to Europe following 1-1 draw with Brighton in Premier League

In a thrilling final home game of the season, Newcastle United fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Sean Longstaff’s equaliser in first-half stoppage time salvaged a point for the Magpies, who are now sixth in the Premier League standings with 57 points.

Brighton took the lead in the 18th minute through Joel Veltman, but Longstaff’s goal just before the break ensured Newcastle remained in the hunt for European football next season. The second half saw both teams pushing for a winner, with chances at both ends keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Despite a late disallowed goal for Newcastle and a controversial diving incident involving Miguel Almiron, the match ended in a stalemate. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised the team’s effort and the unwavering support from the home crowd throughout the game.

“I don’t think we hit the heights we needed to win it but, if anyone was going to, I thought it would be us,” Howe said in a post-match interview. “The crowd have taken it to another level this season, making this place a really difficult place to play.”

With just one game left in the season, Newcastle will be looking to secure a European spot when they face Manchester United in their final match. The race for European football is heating up, and Newcastle’s fate hangs in the balance as they aim to finish the season on a high note.