Newcastle United 0-0 draw with Leicester City

With a draw against Leicester, Newcastle reached 70 points and assured a top-four finish with a game remaining, regaining access to the Champions League for the first time in more than 20 years. Although The Magpies controlled the game in terms of chances and possession, they still owed Nick Pope a debt of gratitude at the game's conclusion for a superb stoppage-time save that kept Timothy Castagne off the scoresheet. 

James Maddison and Harvey Barnes were withdrawn by Smith in favour of a five-man defence. Prior to Nick Pope's outstanding save on Timothy Castagne's attempt in overtime, Leicester went the whole game without registering a shot on goal. Smith stated, "I make no apologies for the manner we set up today. "We haven't maintained a clean sheet in a very long time, and as a result, we are where we are.