Callum Wilson scored late and then set up another goal as Newcastle won 4-1 at home to Brighton on Thursday to stay on course for Champions League qualification.
The Victory left Newcastle third in the Premier League table and needing just one win from their remaining two league games this season, at home to Leicester on Monday and away to Chelsea, to secure a place among Europe’s elite.
Kieran Trippier’s dead-ball skills paved the way for Newcastle to go 2-0 up before half-time at St James’ Park, his crosses leading to an own-goal from Deniz Undav and a headed goal by Dan Burn.
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The Defeat left Brighton in sixth position and still in contention for Europa League football next season.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe fielded the same starting XI that featured in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Leeds with injured duo Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy again missing from the squad.
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