Newcastle United is a professional soccer club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. During the 2016/17 season, the club was under the management of Rafael Benítez. Here are some key details about that season:

• Manager: Rafael Benítez
• Stadium: St James' Park
• League: EFL Championship
• Final League Position: 1st (Champions)
• Promotion: Newcastle United were promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship.
• Top Scorer: Dwight Gayle (23 league goals)
• Key Players:
  • Matt Ritchie
  • Jonjo Shelvey
  • Jamaal Lascelles
  • Dwight Gayle

Under Benítez's management, Newcastle United had a successful season, securing promotion back to the Premier League by finishing at the top of the EFL Championship table. The team demonstrated strong performances both at home and away, with notable contributions from players like Dwight Gayle and Matt Ritchie.