MX23RW : Tuesday, March 19 10:27:38| >> :120:43617:43617:
[monks data]
Attendance: 50,212
Newcastle logo
Championship
Apr 24, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
Preston North End logo

4-1

Perez (7', 68'), Atsu (45'), Ritchie (65' pen.)
FT(HT: 2-1)
Hugill (14')
Gallagher (64')

Newcastle's Matt Ritchie aims to put Brighton under pressure after earning promotion

Matt Ritchie is hopeful that Newcastle United can put Brighton under pressure after sealing promotion to the Premier League.

Newcastle United star Matt Ritchie has said that he is not allowing himself to relax, despite sealing promotion to the Premier League, as he wants the top spot in the Championship.

Rafael Benitez's side secured an immediate return to the top flight with a 4-1 triumph over Preston North End at St James' Park this evening.

Ayoze Perez scored twice, while Christian Atsu also contributed and Ritchie netted from the penalty spot after Paul Gallagher was sent off for a palming the ball away.

The Magpies relinquished first place following two defeats and a draw, but they still have an opportunity of finishing top as they sit four points behind Brighton & Hove Albion with two games left to play.

"It's been a bit tense but the lads always believed," Ritchie told Sky Sports News. "We are disappointed we are not top given where we were a few weeks ago but we can only affect what we can now. Hopefully we can win on Friday [against Cardiff City] and put Brighton under pressure."

Ritchie, who joined Newcastle from Bournemouth last summer, has scored 16 goals in all competitions so far this season.

ID:296729: cacheID:296729:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2477:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Newcastle United at Vitality Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Bournemouth, England.
Read Next:
Perez: 'Newcastle still thinking about title'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014

Subscribe to our newsletter


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!