Wolves have taken the Premier League by storm this season.
Ruben Neves and co are seventh with eight games remaining in their first season back in England’s top-flight.
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Nuno Espirito Santo could lead Wolves to a shock European finish
Wherever they finish, it has already been a hugely successful season for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, who also have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to.
Here, talkSPORT.com look at the top five best finishes from newly-promoted Premier League clubs…
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5. Sunderland – 1999/00
Position: 7th, 58 points
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Kevin Phillips was a goalscoring machine for Sunderland
After missing out on promotion in the previous season, Sunderland dominated the second division to return to the Premier League.
Kevin Phillips won the European Golden Boot award after scoring 30 goals in Sunderland’s first season back in the top-flight.
The Black Cats also beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park, which spelled the end of Ruud Gullit’s reign.
Despite their high finish, Sunderland missed out on European football on goal difference.
4. Ipswich – 2000/01
Position: 5th, 66 points
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George Burley worked miracles at Ipswich
Ipswich surprised everyone with their impressive fifth-placed finish, three points short of a Champions League spot.
But it was short-lived as they suffered relegation the season after. Now, 18 years on, the Tractor Boys are preparing for life in England’s third tier.
3. Blackburn – 1992/93
Position: 4th, 71 points
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Alan Shearer was a star for Blackburn
Before the Premier League’s inaugural season, Blackburn paid Southampton a then-British record transfer fee of £3.5million for Alan Shearer.
The former England striker scored 16 goals in 21 games and Rovers would go on to win the Premier League title two seasons later with Shearer playing a starring role.
2. Nottingham Forest – 1994/95
Position: 3rd, 77 points
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Stan Collymore left Nottingham Forest to join Liverpool
Alongside Newcastle, Nottingham Forest boast the joint-best Premier League finish for a newly-promoted club.
Manager Frank Clark was able to turn around Forest’s fortunes following relegation and legendary boss Brian Clough’s retirement.
The successful team included the likes of Colin Cooper, Stan Collymore and Stuart Pearce.
1.Newcastle – 1993/94
Position: 3rd, 77 points
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Andy Cole was prolific for Newcastle
Kevin Keegan had Andy Cole at his disposal as the striker scored 34 goals in a stunning campaign earning Cole the Young Player of the Year award.
The Magpies’ biggest win of the season came against Swindon in a 7-1 thrashing.
Cole’s form saw him join Manchester United in a £6million deal in January 1995 which saw Keegan address some Newcastle fans outside St James’ Park and explain the decision to sell him.
Mike Dean had no intention of hiding his elation as Tranmere were promoted to League One on Saturday.The Premier League referee, a life Referee Mike Dean celebrates wildly once again as Tranmere win League Two play-off final - CHOCHILINO
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OVER THE MOON Conor Jennings' 119th minute winner stunned Newport at Wembley Mike Dean had no intention of hiding his elation as Tranmere were promoted to League One on Saturday. The Premier League referee, a lifelong fan of the Rovers, was seen celebrating in the stands once again, after previously being spotted during the semi-final against
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Mike Dean had no intention of hiding his elation as Tranmere had been promoted to League One on Saturday. The Premier League referee, a lifelong fan of the Rovers, was seen celebrating within the stands as soon as once more, after beforehand being noticed throughout the semi-final against Forest Green.
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