**Newcastle United secured a return to the Premier League at the first attempt after Championship rivals Nottingham Forest were held 0-0 by Cardiff.**The result guaranteed that the league leaders would finish in the top two.
It set the scene for a promotion party at St James’ Park later on Easter Monday, where Newcastle were hosting Sheffield United at 1945 BST.
Newcastle’s 16-year stay in the Premier League ended on 24 May last year after a tame 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
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