This Monday, Newcastle United drew 0-0 with Leicester City, for the 37th round of the English Championship, at St. James Park. With the result, the team secured a place for the next edition of the Champions League.
At the moment, Bruno Guimarães’ team occupies third place, with 70 points, four more than the first club outside the Champions classification zone, Liverpool, with only three in dispute. In the next round, the team faces Chelsea this Sunday, at 12:30 pm (Brasília time), at Stamford Bridge.
Leicester City, in turn, remains in the relegation zone of the English Premier League, with 31 points, two more than Everton, first off the grid. Seeking to guarantee another season in England’s football elite, he plays against West Ham, on the same date and time, at the King Power Stadium.
The game
The match was marked by few goal opportunities. In short, Leicester City closed in search of a counterattack. While Newcastle had control of ball possession, but failed to break through the opposing boom.
Thus, the visitors did not kick at any opportunity in the final stretch of the game. Meanwhile, Bruno Guimarães’ team finished in 23 opportunities, hitting the goal four times. At the end of the match, D. Smith’s men almost scored, but Pope made a good defense and secured the tie.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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