Newcastle United 0-1 Everton result - Magpies clinch UEFA Champions League football despite home loss in Premier League

Newcastle United secured Champions League football despite losing 1-0 at home to Everton on the final day of the Premier League season.

The Magpies needed to win to guarantee a top-five place but were met by an in-form Jordan Pickford.

The former Sunderland goalkeeper produced fine saves in the first half to keep out efforts from Sandro Tonali and the returning Alexander Isak's follow-up. Pickford then saved Sven Botman's effort following a corner.

Eddie Howe had Nick Pope to thank for keeping his side in the game after a wonderful save at full stretch to tip over Carlos Alcaraz's bullet header before the break.

Howe brought on Joe Willock at the break but it was Everton who looked more threatening. They had a strong penalty appeal when Jack Harrison's cross hit Tino Livramento's arm but no spot kick was given.

Pope was called upon again to keep out a low shot from Alcaraz with James Garner heading over from the resulting corner.

David Moyes' side broke the deadlock through Alcaraz's brilliant header into the bottom corner from Vitaliy Mykolenko's cross.

Isak and Fabian Schar spurned chances to score late on but Newcastle finished the season in fifth and qualified for the Champions League on goal difference after Aston Villa lost to Manchester United.

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In a season of surprises, Newcastle delivered another after losing to Everton 1-0 at home but sealing Champions League football next season by the barest of margins.

The Magpies began the day in fourth place and welcomed top-scorer Alexander Isak back from injury.

But in a nervy and tense game, they failed to show enough quality and were undone by Carlos Alcaraz's second-half header.

But results went in their favour with Aston Villa losing 2-0 to Manchester United, another turn up for the books.

So Eddie Howe's side end the season in fifth and qualify for the Champions League on goal difference.

It ends an impressive season for Newcastle having won the Carabao Cup to end their long wait for a trophy.

Newcastle lose 1-0 to Everton after Alcaraz's header.

But they qualify for the Champions League on goal difference after Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Manchester United.

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Guimaraes forces Pickford into a smart save. From the resulting corner, Osula heads over!

Calvert-Lewin is through on goal, he fires his shot straight at Pope and fires over the rebound.

ADDED TIME
There will be SIX added minutes.

Beto shoots wide, that is his final contribution as he is replaced by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Osula replaces Barnes for Newcastle.

Man Utd now lead Aston Villa 2-0 courtesy of a Christian Eriksen penalty.

So Newcastle's fifth place is looking more safer even if they lose. Villa, who are down to ten men, need to score twice.

Garner was booked for complaining about the free-kick conceded by Mykolenko. Everton have around ten minutes to hang on.

Mykolenko brings down Barnes on the edge of the box and is booked for his troubles. Trippier stands over the ball and sends his efofrt narrowly over.

Schar lets fly with a rocket from around 25 yards that whistles past the top corner.

BOOKING
Young is booked on his final appearance for Everton.

Amad Diallo has given Manchester United the lead against Aston Villa. So Newcastle are back in the top five on goal difference even if they lose.

Ndiaye and goalscorer Alcaraz make way for McNeil and Doucoure.

A cross finds Barnes on the edge of the box and his shot is deflected behind for a corner.

From the corner, Isak volleys over.

Callum Wilson is being sent on to replace Jacob Murphy, Newcastle need a goal, it's plain and simple.

Isak forces Pickford into a save from distance. The Swede has been extremely quiet on his return from injury.

Chelsea are fourth, Villa are fifth and Newcastle are sixth and would miss out on Champions League football.

Alcaraz scores for the visitors with a brilliant header into the bottom corner from Mykolenko's cross, a hammer blow for Newcastle's Champions League hopes.