Newcastle United made Premier League history without playing on Wednesday as their top-flight status was secured.
Leeds United s 3-0 defeat at home to Chelsea meant Newcastle can no longer be relegated this season.
The Magpies are a healthy nine points clear of the drop zone, but they were not always so comfortable and have had to achieve a Premier League first to stay up.
Newcastle, who were bought by a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund in October, did not win a match until December.
Under three different coaches in Steve Bruce, interim appointment Graeme Jones and current boss Eddie Howe, Newcastle became the fourth team to go winless through their first 14 matches of a Premier League season.
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