What a night for Newcastle United. In defeating Brighton at home, the Toon have kept their hopes and dreams of Champions League football alive and ticking.
Fans could almost taste it, growing stronger and more undeniable with each of their four goals.
Even Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said Newcastle deserved to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
He said: “Newcastle deserve to qualify for the Champions League. They won against Man United 2-0 and they deserved to win and in the first half with Arsenal they were unlucky.
“They are a strong team, a very good team. Difficult for us, especially today because we weren’t with many powerful players with energy.”
But no one thinks this more so than the fans. So here are some of the best reactions around St James’ Park last night.
1. Celebrating Brighton’s own goal
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Newcastle fans wave their scarves after the first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
2. Eddie Howe Hawaiian shirt
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 18: A Newcastle supporter wearing an Eddie Howe faced Hawaiian shirt with a Newcastle brown ale logo on the shirt underneath during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
3. Newcastle United celebrate victory with their players
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Fans of Newcastle United celebrate victory with their players after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
4. Celebrating Big Dan Burn’s first Premier League goal for Newcastle
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Fans of Newcastle United celebrate their side's second goal scored by Dan Burn of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)