Newcastle United make UEFA Champions League return despite loss on final day

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Newcastle United fans endured a nervy afternoon at St James’ Park, watching their side lose to Everton — yet still erupting in celebration as news filtered through from elsewhere.  Thanks to other results going their way, the Magpies sealed a Champions League return in dramatic, unexpected fashion.

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00:00Newcastle United fans endured a heavy afternoon at St James' Park watching their side lose to Everton,

00:08yet still erupting in celebration as news filtered through from elsewhere.

00:13Thanks to other results going their way, the Magpies sealed a Champions League return in dramatic, unexpected fashion.

00:21The Premier League race for European places ended in dramatic fashion,

00:25with Newcastle United, Chelsea and Aston Villa all heavily involved on a tense final day of the season.

00:33Newcastle secured a Champions League place despite suffering a 1-0 defeat at home to Everton.

00:39Their qualification was confirmed as neither Aston Villa nor Nottingham Forest,

00:44their closest rivals, managed to pick up wins of their own.

00:48It capped off a hugely successful campaign for the Magpies, who also lifted the EFL Cup,

00:53their first major domestic trophy in 70 years.

00:57Their return to Europe's top competition marks another step forward under Eddie Howe's leadership.

01:03Chelsea also booked their place in next season's Champions League with a vital 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest.

01:11Levy Colwell scored the winner as Enzo Mareska's side climbed to fifth,

01:15finishing level on points with Newcastle, but behind them on goal difference.

01:19The Blues, who are also preparing for a UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis,

01:26now have the chance to become the first club to win all three major European competitions,

01:33Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

01:37Aston Villa, meanwhile, were left to reflect on what might have been after a controversial 2-0 defeat at Manchester United.

01:44At 0-0, Morgan Rodgers had the ball in the net, only for the referee to blow the whistle seconds earlier.

01:51Captain John McGinn described the decision as incredible and hard to take.

01:56Villa needed just a point to finish in the top five, but instead dropped to sixth and must settle for the Europa League.

02:04In the end, it was joy for Newcastle and Chelsea, but frustration for Villa,

02:09a thrilling conclusion to a fiercely competitive campaign.

02:12campaign.

02:13campaign.

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