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Newcastle fans may be disappointed that attendances have dipped under fifty thousand so far this season but in the great scheme of things the only thing that makes NUFC a great club in the current era is the fans. Premier League attendance levels could hit an all time record this season and the push towards that is massively down to the return of Newcastle United to the top flight. Indeed Newcastle’s most recent league crowd at St.James’ Park of 41,915 (v Stoke) may have been the club’s lowest in the premier League since the capacity was expanded to over fifty thousand but to put it in perspective, it is still more than the best team (Chelsea) in the country get. When it comes to crowds Geordies might see the glass as half empty at the moment but for the Premier League in general, the return of Newcastle United helps fill everybody’s glasses.
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