Sheffield United 'not good enough' to stay in Premier League, says Wilder

Newcastle's 5-1 win against basement club Sheffield United strengthened their push for European football next season but sent Chris Wilder's team down to the Championship after just one season in the top flight.

Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors an early lead at St James' Park but Alexander Isak scored twice as the home side roared back. It was the Blades' fourth successive defeat, leaving them without a win in their last 11 games.

Wilder's men have conceded 13 goals in their last three matches in a fitting coda to a season that has appeared destined to end in relegation for months. "We have not been good enough," Wilder told the 'BBC'. "The league has been too powerful for us right the way through the season." 

Newcastle remain in seventh place but are just one point behind Manchester United, who conceded a late penalty in a draw against Burnley.