Bruno Guimarães has declared that Newcastle United's European dream is still alive after a much-needed 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James' Park. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Eddie Howe's side, injecting fresh belief into their push for continental qualification.

Brighton started brightly, but it was Newcastle who struck first. William Osula capitalized on a Bart Verbruggen error to open the scoring inside 12 minutes, setting the tone for a determined Magpies performance. Dan Burn then doubled the lead against his former club with a towering header, sending Newcastle into halftime in command.

The Seagulls refused to go quietly, with Jack Hinshelwood pulling one back to set up a tense second half. However, just as the pressure mounted, Harvey Barnes delivered a clinical late third goal to seal the victory and send the home fans into raptures.

The result lifts Newcastle to 13th in the Premier League table, but with the race for European spots incredibly tight, they are now just four points off eighth place—a position that could still secure a spot in continental competition. Brighton, meanwhile, drop to seventh after Brentford leapfrogged them with a win over West Ham.

"It felt very good," said Guimarães, reflecting on the win. "In the changing room before the game, we knew today was important for us. We are chasing European football for next season. The points are crucial, and we keep dreaming and believing. We are looking up, not down. We must win the next three games."

With the season entering its final stretch, Newcastle's resilience in the face of adversity has reignited hope. For fans and players alike, the European dream is very much alive—and this victory is the perfect foundation to build on.