Newcastle's goal to return to the top club competition in Europe was a long-term plan, but their good performance this year has seen that goal coming in their very first season under their new administration.

The Magpies managed to claim the third spot in the Premier League all to themselves with a goalless draw against Leicester, but the result of that match was irrelevant for them, as they only needed one point to secure European football of the top kind.

The black and white side will return to their first UEFA Champions League edition after many ups and downs, which saw them being unable to avoid relegation in 2009 and 2016. Now, the Magpies return to the top club tournament in Europe, and their official social media accounts wasted no time to celebrate such a milestone.

JOB DONE!!!!

WE'RE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dlPyPECNfx

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 22, 2023

WE ARE NEWCASTLE UNITED.

WE ARE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! pic.twitter.com/NaMKa6CJGJ

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 22, 2023

Savour every moment.

Newcastle United. Champions League. pic.twitter.com/LOEq56ObM2

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 22, 2023

4 - Newcastle United have secured a top-four finish in the Premier League for the first time since 2002-03. Upgrade. pic.twitter.com/DxphUhGY3J

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 22, 2023