Phase one of Rafa Benitez's Newcastle redevelopment was completed on Monday night when his team beat Preston 4-1 at St James' Park.
The victory saw Newcastle achieve a quick return to the Premier League after their disappointing relegation last season.
Here, Sportsmail looks at the defining moments of the Magpies' comeback.
March 11, 2016 - Benitez confirmed as manager
Steve McClaren’s disastrous reign had been allowed to drag on for three months too long and so Benitez arrived with just 10 games to save Newcastle from relegation.