Newcastle dominated the first half with 83% possession and 14 shots on goal to Leicester City’s zero without having anything to show for it as the score remained goalless at the break. The Magpies hit the post three times and had a ball cleared off the line during the game as they were left frustrated in front of goal.
Leicester didn’t register a shot on goal until stoppage time as the teams played out a 0-0 draw which confirmed a top four finish and Champions League football for Newcastle for the first time in 20 years.
Here are the player ratings from the match...
9. Miguel Almiron - 7
Another all-action display down the right. Got the ball in some decent areas and curled a shot narrowly over and hit the post but couldn’t test the goalkeeper. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Alexander Isak - 6
Got the better of Timothy Castagne on a number of occasions. Came close to giving Newcastle the lead on the stroke of half-time as he curled the ball over the bar. Denied by Iverson in the second half. Booked. | Getty Images
11. Callum Wilson - 6
Came so close to giving Newcastle the lead as he hit the post before having an effort cleared off the line. Also headed over following a Kieran Trippier corner. Could have added another couple to his tally on another day. | Getty Images
12. Allan Saint-Maximin -
On for Wilson 68: Saw plenty of the ball after his introduction but didn’t threaten the goal. | Getty Images