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Eddie Howe's side came into Monday's match well aware that only a point would secure the Magpies return to Europe's elite competition.
And despite creating a number of opportunities to take all three points, a stubborn Leicester defence ensure the points were shared.
The Foxes, who have climbed to 18th, will head into the final match of the season against West Ham with fate out of their hands.
Here, Mail Sport's Craig Hope reflects on the key talking points.
Newcastle secured Champions League qualification with a stalemate 0-0 draw with Leicester
The Magpies will next season return to Europe's elite competition after more than 20 years
JAMES MADDISON'S OMISSION RAISES EYEBROWS
Rumours swept the St James’ Park media centre before kick-off that James Maddison was absent from the Leicester squad and with Newcastle interested in the England midfielder, it did not take long for people to put two and two together.
In the end, Maddison and Harvey Barnes – another target for the Magpies last summer –
