After a slow start to the campaign, Newcastle finished the season in 11th place having picked up 49 points from their 38 games.
Eddie Howe’s side completed a remarkable transformation that dragged them well away from relegation danger - when they looked like being certainties for the drop at the turn of the year.
The study by football ticket marketplace FootballTicketpad.com compared the estimated gross annual wages of Premier League squads in the 2021/22 season against the number of points each team achieved.
Here, we take a look at how much in wages each Premier League side paid per point gained last season to see where Newcastle United rank alongside their rivals.
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17. Watford
According to the research, Watford paid £1,684,782.61 in wages per point this season. Photo: Paul Harding
18. Everton
According to the research, Everton paid £2,218,205.13 in wages per point this season. Photo: OLI SCARFF
19. Chelsea
According to the research, Chelsea paid £2,346,486.49 in wages per point this season. Photo: Henry Browne
20. Manchester United
According to the research, Manchester United paid £3,693,275.86 in wages per point this season. Photo: Naomi Baker