Newcastle United target silverware after Champions League achievement
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Champions League nights will return to St James' Park after 20 years.

FOOTBALL Newcastle United target silverware after Champions League achievement

Newcastle United target silverware after Champions League achievement

Izuchukwu Akawor • 06:56 - 24.05.2023

Newcastle United are back in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years but now want more.

Newcastle United have set their sight on winning silverware after making it back to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years according to their excited manager Eddie Howe.

The Magpies confirmed their spot in the Champions League next season after an intense goalless affair against Leicester City on Monday night.

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Newcastle United dominated the encounter at St James’ Park, hitting the post three times through Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron, and Bruno Guimaraes.

But the Magpies were forced to share the spoils by the relegation-threatened Foxes which was enough to guarantee them a top-four finish come the end of the current season.

Newcastle United target silverware

The draw against Leicester means the Magpies have now qualified for the lucrative group stages of the Champions League.

Newcastle United want to win a silverware next.
Eddie Howe and the club director share a special moment after the game against Leicester City.

However, according to Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, after a satisfying end to the season with Champions League football secured, the club now wants silverware.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had here and this is hugely satisfying,” Howe said after the special night according to TalkSport.

Newcastle players celebrate.
Newcastle players celebrate a goal together Newcastle United have had an unbelievable season in the Premier League.

“The supporters have been absolutely incredible and have galvanised the players. I want success massively for this football club. We want to bring silverware to St James’ Park,” he added.

On Newcastle’s season

Speaking further on what has been a special season for the Magpies, Howe noted that the club just wanted to avoid any relegation fight this season after he arrived with the club 19th on the table last season.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle United just wanted to avoid a relegation fight.
The Magpies have now activated another level of ambition.

“The aim before the season certainly wasn't too four, we didn't feel we were ready for that,” he noted.

“The aim was to consolidate and avoid any threat of relegation. The lads have just been unbelievable for me. I can't praise them enough, what they have given me is incredible,” he concluded.

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Newcastle United will end their season with a tricky game against Chelsea on Sunday.

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