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Matty Hewitt

'Champions League here we come' - Newcastle supporters hail Almiron's performance in Brighton win

Newcastle United supporters were over the moon as Eddie Howe's side took a giant step towards Champions League football with a 4-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. A Deniz Undav own goal opened the scoring for the Magpies before Dan Burn added another in the first-half.

Undav halved the deficit after the break in a nervy second-half at St. James' Park with Brighton pushing for an equaliser. The Magpies could and should have been out of sight, but finally found the goal that would settle their nerves with Callum Wilson scoring in the 89th minute.

The Toon frontman turned provider for Bruno Guimaraes who added another in the 91st minute to wrap up a huge three points. The result means Eddie Howe's side need just one win from their games against Leicester City or Chelsea to ensure Champions League football returns to Tyneside.

READ MORE: Newcastle United 4-1 Brighton LIVE: Wilson and Bruno seal it late on

Here's what Newcastle United supporters had say at full-time:

@NUFCJames_ said: "Brilliant boys. Unbelievable performance."

@TyneTakes tweeted: "Newcastle United you never make it easy my word. That is the most nervous I’ve ever been watching us. Got to credit the team. Huge amount of character to get through that and credit to Miggy. Missed his chance but that play at the end was top class. So close now. Get in!!!"

@SuperDan89 said: "So proud of my team. Well done, lads!"

@MatNUFC21 said: "I love this club...get that winning team photo up."

@MickyP1971 tweeted: "Huge 3 points! What a performance from Miggy. The best he’s played in a long time."

@Devon_Magpie tweeted: "Never looked like losing. Great game. Miggy unplayable."

@benwhite25 tweeted: "What a performance, one of our finest of the season. @ChampionsLeague here we come."

@laurenamos__ said: "Don’t want this season to end."

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