WATCH: Newcastle's title celebrations after dramatic final day in the Championship
Sunday 7 May 2017 17:25, UK
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Watch the moment Newcastle United lifted the Sky Bet Championship trophy after pipping Brighton to the title by just one point
It was time for celebrations in the north east of England as Newcastle finished the Sky Bet Championship season as champions.
The Toon Army secured an immediate return to the Premier League under Rafa Benitez, clinching the title thanks to a 3-0 win over Barnsley.
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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship game between Newcastle and Barnsley
Top spot was confirmed for Newcastle on the final day of the season as they leapfrogged Brighton into first - with the Seagulls drawing 1-1 at Aston Villa.
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Goals from Ayoze Perez, Chancel Mbemba and substitute Dwight Gayle secured a deserved 3-0 victory over Barnsley, while Jack Grealish's last-gasp strike for Villa denied Brighton from lifting the Sky Bet Championship themselves.
Image:Newcastle celebrate after winning the Sky Bet Championship title
Benitez had insisted for weeks that promotion was the only objective, but as he prepares for the talks with owner Mike Ashley, which will determine whether or not he remains on Tyneside, he will do so with a bonus piece of silverware sitting in the trophy cabinet.
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Brighton were quick to congratulate Newcastle on their achievement, with the latter responding in kind. Both sides are back in the big time!
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