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Behold, we are back in the fold!

Football Soccer - Newcastle United v Manchester City - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park - 19/4/16 Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

Rafael Benitez succeeded in his gamble of staying on as manager as he steered Newcastle United straight back up to the Premier League with a 4-1 win over Preston.

The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss stayed on after they were relegated to the Championship at the end of last season and even though Newcastle stumbled of late, the victory over Preston guaranteed a top-two finish.

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