Newcastle 3-0 Barnsley: Rafa Benitez’s men crowned champions after emphatic victory
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The celebrations from a relatively meaningless third Newcastle goal had just about petered out when St James’ Park erupted. This time, it had real meaning.
A goal 200 miles away at Villa Park had drawn the biggest roar of the season on Tyneside. Brighton had conceded an equaliser and, if it stayed that way for the next five minutes or so, Newcastle would be champions.
The full-time whistled sounded and Newcastle’s job was done. Now for news from Villa.
Newcastle forward Ayoze Perez celebrates after breaking the deadlock during the final game of the Championship season
DeAndre Yedlin (centre) whipped in a brilliant cross and Perez was on hand to apply the finish from 12 yards
Perez watches on as his effort flies past Barnsley goalkeeper Adam Davies and into the bottom corner
Perez is congratulated by his team-mates after giving his side the lead at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon
Jonjo Shelvey (centre, No 12) raises the Championship winners’ trophy with his ecstatic team-mates at St James’ Park
Champagne is sprayed at Jamaal Lascelles by Matt Ritchie (right) as Daryl Murphy (No 33) opens a bottle (left)
Newcastle’s jubilant players and staff chant with joy after their brilliant victory in the North East on Sunday afternoon
The 57-year-old Spanish manager Rafa Benitez celebrates winning the league with the Championship trophy
Benitez applauds Newcastle’s supporters as he smiles with his Championship winners’ medal around his neck
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