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Sheffield United relegated to Championship after being hammered by Newcastle in record-breaking performance by Magpies

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  • Sheffield United relegated to Championship
  • Blades go down 5-1 to Newcastle
  • Magpies set new record against Chris Wilder's side
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Chris Wilder's side will play Championship football next season after having their relegation from the Premier League confirmed on Saturday. The Blades took the lead against Newcastle but went on to lose 5-1 to the Magpies at St James' Park. It's a record-breaking victory for Eddie Howe's side who have now scored 13 goals against the Blades this season. The total is the most one team has scored against another in a single campaign in the competition's history.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    It remains to be seen who will join Sheffield United in the Championship, with Burnley, Luton and Nottingham Forest all battling to avoid the drop. Meanwhile, Leicester City have already confirmed their place in the Premier League for next season as they return after just one season away.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Only Swindon Town (100 in 1993-94) have ever conceded more goals in a single Premier League campaign than Sheffield United this term.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR SHEFFIELD UNITED

    The Blades have only pride to play for in the final weeks of the season. Wilder's side finish their top-flight campaign with games against Nottingham Forest, Everton and Tottenham.

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