Mission accomplished for Newcastle, who will compete in the Champions League for the first time since 2001-02 and can bring the party atmosphere when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their final game of the season.
No such fun for Leicester, who look destined for the Championship despite hanging on to a point at St James’ Park and securing a first clean sheet in the league since last November.
Newcastle’s achievement is an example of how to play a strong hand well: use huge financial power to hire the right coach, put the right team around him and sign the right players.