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Newcastle secure return to top flight

NEWCASTLE manager Chris Hughton last night saluted his players after they secured their return to the Barclays Premier League without kicking a ball.

By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2010, 00:30 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2010, 00:58 BST

Nottingham Forest's failure to beat Cardiff sent the Magpies back up to the top flight at the first attempt ahead of their home clash with Sheffield United, which they went on to win 2-1.

Hughton said: "This is a wonderful achievement and we are absolutely delighted. That we have secured promotion with six games to spare is testament to this set of players and how good a season they have had."

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Billy Davies' Forest side went into the match 15 points behind the Magpies with five games remaining but can no longer catch their rivals following a 0-0 draw at the City Ground.

Peterborough's one-year stay in the second tier is over after a 2-2 draw at Barnsley yesterday. Posh knew that only a win would keep their season alive.