LO72 REWIND | Newcastle United 2016/17 | Rafa Benitez's title winners

In this brand new series, LO72 brings you the stories of the EFL's greatest ever sides, from the plucky promotion-clinchers to the title-winning goliaths.
First up, we take a look at Newcastle United's MIGHTY 2016/17 team, orchestrated by Rafael Benitez at his brilliant best.
Was this Newcastle side the best in EFL history? Let us know your pick in the comments!
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[@BigShaun]

In the game where we beat Brighton 2-1 you missed the brilliant first touch from Atsu before he assisted Perez. RIP Christian.

[@robertdenton3617]

I hope there’s a great promotion race this season, can’t wait to get stuck in to it

[@redbaron9015]

This type of content is class more of this please well done

[@jethrooffemaria1990]

The Rafalution

[@evansienczyk8818]

Cardiff 17/18 would be a good one because of the underdog story

[@jamesearnshaw5006]

Reading 106 point needed surely😍 best season ever

[@matthewjeffrey8342]

Burnley 13/14 next from relegation candidates to promotion with keiran trippier and Danny ings

[@benowers]

"Brighton have a penalty" should have been the name of the review of that season Dived their way to promotion

[@AAlion15]

So sad that y’all are gonna see us down in the EFL Championship again soon. We miss you Rafa

[@Andrewjg_89]

I reckon that Newcastle United are still favourites to go down but I think they be too good to be in the Championship once again.

[@simonkennedy4230]

This aged well🤣🤣🤣

[@aidanw4153]

Lukas Jutkiewicz, Alex Mowatt, Adam Armstrong, Emi Buendia now Newcastle. As expected, all championship content no league one or two

[@liamhebborn8615]

Fulham 23 Undefeated Story/Promotion NEXT please.

[@Lonewolfx124xxx]

This was an excellent season

[@steviehope7718]

Ollie did a great job at Grimsby

[@AdrianNUFC]

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