Newcastle United gained immediate promotion back to the Premier League without playing on Monday after Nottingham Forest's failure to beat Cardiff City in the Championship (second division).
A 0-0 draw between Forest and Cardiff at the City Ground meant league leaders Newcastle, who were facing Sheffield United later (7:45 p.m.), are guaranteed to finish in one of the two automatic promotion places a year after their relegation from the top flight.
"It's a wonderful achievement by everybody at this football club from day one this season," delighted Newcastle manager Chris Hughton told Sky Sports before his side's match.
"Everyone has had a real desire to get back to the division that everyone in this city believes we should be in. The title is important now ... and that's the target."
Newcastle, who have led the Championship for most of the season, have 86 points with six matches to play, three points clear of West Bromwich Albion, who seem set to go up with them.
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Woo-Hoo, CCFC mentioned in a post :) We'll be joining the charge to the Premiership too.
ReplyDeleteLOL! The Super Bowl Shuffle of the Premier League.
ReplyDeleteThat said, glad to see 'em back where they belong.