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By Mike Collett
LONDON, Apr 5 (Reuters) - Newcastle United gainedimmediate graduation back to a Premier League though playingon Monday after Nottingham Forest’s failure to kick Cardiff Cityin a Championship (second division).
A 0-0 pull in between Forest as well as Cardiff during a City Ground meant joining leaders Newcastle, who were confronting Sheffield Unitedlater (1845 GMT), have been upon trial to finish in a single of a twoautomatic graduation places a year after their relegation fromthe tip flight.
“It’s a smashing feat by everybody during this footballclub from day a single this season,” delighted Newcastle managerChris Hughton told Sky Sports prior to his side’s match.
“Everyone has had a genuine desire to get back to a divisionthat everybody in this city believes you should be in. The titleis critical now … as well as that’s a target.”
Newcastle, who have led a Championship for most of theseason, have 86 points with six matches to play, three pointsclear of West Bromwich Albion, who seem set to go up with them.
West Brom would have been promoted upon Monday as well if theyhad won since of Forest’s failure to win though a Baggies willhave to wait after drawing 1-1 during Watford.
Forest stay third in a list with 72 points from 42 games,while Cardiff stay fourth upon 69 points.
The pull during a City Ground ended Forest’s club-recordequalling sequence of twelve unbroken home joining wins. (Editing by Sonia Oxley; To query or criticism upon this storyemail sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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