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Newcastle United are one win away from confirming their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The Magpies took a big step towards qualification, thanks to a thumping 4-1 win over Brighton on Thursday night.
Eddie Howe’s men got off to a fine start after Deniz Undav’s own goal gave them the lead. Dan Burn extended their advantage with a header just before the break.
Although Undav pulled one back early in the second half, Newcastle added more goals through Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes.
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The win takes them up to 69 points, three more than fourth-placed Manchester United.
Newcastle have four points more than Liverpool in fifth place.
They will secure a Champions League place with one win from their last two games.
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