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Premier League table: Newcastle top in alternative standings, Arsenal 19th, Man City 11th
NEWCASTLE are currently lodged safely in mid-table of the Premier League, but the Magpies are flying high when it comes to the dedication of their fans.
Rafael Benitez appears to have steered Newcastle to safety for another year, with the Magpies seven points clear of the relegation zone.
The Toon are sat 13th in the Premier League thanks to recent wins over Huddersfield, Burnley and Everton.
However, Newcastle are well clear at the summit of the table when top-flight clubs are ranked by distance fans have travelled this season.
Research from Crusader Vans has revealed the Magpies faithful will travel a total of 4,579 miles following their team this season.
Supporters who make it to every away match will spend nearly £1,000 on fuel while the average journey distance is 241 miles per match.
On the other hand, Watford fans have it easy and spend less than half their Newcastle counterparts when travelling to watch their side this season.
The location of Vicarage Road means Hornets supporters will travel over 2,300 miles less than Newcastle fans.
The study also identifies the longest single journey for diehard crowds – but where does your team rank in this alternative Premier League table?
20. Watford
Total mileage – 2,205
Mileage per game – 116.03
Longest journey – 267 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £463
19. Arsenal
Total mileage – 2,260
Mileage per game – 118.95
Longest journey – 280 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £475
18. Tottenham Hotspur
Total mileage – 2,283
Mileage per game – 120.16
Longest journey – 280 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £479
17. Chelsea
Total mileage – 2,285
Mileage per game – 120.28
Longest journey – 286 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £480
16. Leicester City
Total mileage – 2,311
Mileage per game – 121.61
Longest journey – 188 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £485
15. Fulham
Total mileage – 2,321
Mileage per game – 122.15
Longest journey – 294 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £487
14. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Total mileage – 2,462
Mileage per game – 129.58
Longest journey – 204 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £517
13. Crystal Palace
Total mileage – 2,517
Mileage per game – 132.49
Longest journey – 295 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £529
12. West Ham United
Total mileage – 2,541
Mileage per game – 133.75
Longest journey – 280 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £534
11. Manchester City
Total mileage – 2,856
Mileage per game – 150.32
Longest journey – 261 miles to Brighton & Hove Albion
Yearly fuel cost – £600
10. Huddersfield Town
Total mileage – 2,859
Mileage per game – 150.47
Longest journey – 261 miles to Bournemouth
Yearly fuel cost – £600
9. Manchester United
Total mileage – 2,861
Mileage per game – 150.58
Longest journey – 260 miles to Brighton & Hove Albion
Yearly fuel cost – £601
8. Southampton
Total mileage – 2,895
Mileage per game – 152.36
Longest journey – 328 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £608
7. Liverpool
Total mileage – 3,064
Mileage per game – 161.26
Longest journey – 271 miles to Brighton & Hove Albion
Yearly fuel cost – £643
6. Everton
Total mileage – 3,071
Mileage per game – 161.63
Longest journey – 271 miles to Brighton & Hove Albion
Yearly fuel cost – £645
5. Brighton & Hove Albion
Total mileage – 3,167
Mileage per game – 166.68
Longest journey – 345 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £665
4. Burnley
Total mileage – 3,343
Mileage per game – 175.95
Longest journey – 296 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £702
3. Bournemouth
Total mileage – 3,359
Mileage per game – 176.79
Longest journey – 353 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £705
2. Cardiff City
Total mileage – 3,444
Mileage per game – 181.26
Longest journey – 317 miles to Newcastle United
Yearly fuel cost – £723
1. Newcastle United
Total mileage – 4,579
Mileage per game – 241.00
Longest journey – 353 miles to Bournemouth
Yearly fuel cost – £962