A 2-1 win over Burnley saw Newcastle climb to an 11th place finish, finishing the season with 49 points from their 38 games played.
Considering it took them 15 games to register their first victory of the campaign and then another five until their second, all in all, it has been a tremendous season for the Magpies.
It’s their best top-flight points-haul since 2013/14 and means they finish one spot higher than last season’s efforts.
Unlike their hosts on Sunday, Newcastle had very little but pride to play for at Turf Moor – and yet, their 11th place finish does give Newcastle a financial boost heading into the summer.
Every club in the Premier League are given a ‘merit payment’ based on where you finish in the league and here, we take a look at the estimated ‘merit payments’ for each club this season:
9. Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton finished 9th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that will net them £25,972,200 in merit payments. Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Wolves
Wolves finished 10th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that will net them £23,807,850 in merit payments. Photo: Michael Regan
11. Newcastle United
Newcastle United finished 11th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that will net them £21,643,500 in merit payments. Photo: Stu Forster
12. Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace finished 12th this season. Based on last season’s Premier League payments, that will net them £19,479,150 in merit payments. Photo: Julian Finney