Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes covered the most ground this season, running 261 miles (St James' Park to Wembley is 271 miles).
He retains the award after racking up 263 miles in the competition last season.
Josko Gvardiol, Daniel Munoz, Bryan Mbeumo and Milos Kerkez complete the top five for most distance covered across the Premier League season.
Taking time on the pitch into (out of players that played over half the available minutes), Guimaraes was pipped by Newcastle team-mate in the list by team-mate Sandro Tonali who covered more ground per 90 minutes than the Brazilian…although Bruno still ran 7.2 miles per 90 minutes!
Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski ran harder than any other player this season, covering 7.7 miles per 90 minutes on average.
West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek ran an average of 7.5 miles per 90 minutes, while Manchester City's Bernardo Silva (7.3) and Brighton's Yasin Ayari complete the top five.
Mitchell exit 'shouldn't disrupt' Newcastle transfer planspublished at 10:00
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BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck has reflected on a "difficult start" for outgoing sporting director Paul Mitchell at the club, but believes his departure should not have a "disruptive effect" on the Magpies summer transfer plans.
Mitchell is to leave the club by mutual consent at the end of June, less than 12 months after his appointment.
"There was a lot of interest last summer when Newcastle tried and were unable to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in the dynamic between Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell and how they could work together," said Raisbeck.
"Howe has been very measured when asked about it but Mitchell in September last year gave an interview where he described the club's transfer policy prior to his arrival as 'not fit for purpose'.
"That was quite strong language and, when asked about it, Howe defended the transfer record and approach.
"There had been a difficult start and rough introduction between them and for Mitchell at Newcastle on the back of last summer's late sales to avoid PSR penalties, but there has been an ability to work together over the past few months.
"The relationship with Darren Eales [Newcastle's chief executive] was key in Mitchell coming and the fact Eales has to depart for health reasons has to be noted in this decision."
The Magpies only confirmed Champions League qualification on the final day and have not made a major g for three transfer windows.
However, Raisbeck believes recruitment plans are in place regardless of Mitchell's future.
"What is also important to say is that at this point in Newcastle's summer, with Howe reiterating the need to move quickly in the market, this shouldn't have too much of a disruptive effect," he said.
"They have been building towards the summer for a while. They have a recruitment team at the club including Steve Nickson who is very well respected and regarded and Andy Howe - Eddie's nephew - who is assistant head of recruitment and held roles at Bournemouth previously.
Which teams put a shift in this season?published at 08:03
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Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician
Bournemouth and Tottenham were the most physical teams in the Premier League this season when considering the distance they covered and the number of sprints performed.
The results might explain why they had a lot of injuries.
Newcastle and Brighton were not too far behind though, with Brighton actually covering the most ground in the league, with fewer sprints.
Chelsea and Liverpool's style of play saw them sprint a lot but not cover a lot of ground, while Manchester City and Arsenal were the opposite (ran a lot but didn't sprint a lot).
Nottingham Forest very much had their own style of play this season as they both ran and sprinted the least.
Gossip: Two Premier League clubs compete for Wilsonpublished at 07:26
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Everton have ed Leeds United in the race to sign 33-year-old Newcastle United and England striker Callum Wilson, who is out of contract next month. (The Sun, external)
Fan scorecard: Unsung hero? Ideal g?published at 15:58 27 May
15:58 27 May
Charlotte Robson Fan writer
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Season rating: This season has to be a 9/10. Winning a domestic trophy after 70 years and qualifying once again for the Champions League has surely made this one of the best seasons in living memory.
Happy with your manager? I'm really happy with Eddie Howe and how he has managed this season. December was worrying after a poor performance against Brentford at their place but, Howe being Howe, it was meticulously analysed. He changed our system, unlocked Sandro Tonali, and fixed it. He was in hospital this season with pneumonia, and got back to the touchline as soon as he could (possibly too soon?!) to guide the team and finish the season strong. He's already a club legend.
Unsung hero: I will also take this opportunity to sing Jacob Murphy's praises. Murphy is a frustrating player to watch at times but you cannot deny his stats this season. Ignoring the final game of the season (for many reasons - not just him), his contribution has been amazing. Eight goals in the league and 12 assists. We would not have got Champions League football without him - and he clearly is loved by the rest of the squad.
Player you would most like to sign: We need to strengthen significantly this summer. We have been linked with Bryan Mbeumo for a while now, which would be a great g. He's dynamic, can play on the right wing or through the middle, particularly important if we are losing Callum Wilson this summer. We need exciting forward options for the Champions League, and with 20 league goals and seven assists this season, Mbeumo fits that profile perfectly. He's also only 25. Ideal.
Right now, my overriding emotion from the season is: Happiness. It was not easy, or pretty, but we did what we needed to do. And Manchester United helped us out for once too, which was nice. I'm so excited for next season. Champions League football at St James Park once again. Buzzing.
'A brilliant season from Howe and his team'published at 15:57 27 May
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Here's my quick assessment of Newcastle's Premier League season - and a return to my August predictions.
Pre-season prediction: 9th
Ended the season: 5th
A brilliant season from manager Eddie Howe and his team. The Toon Army celebrated their first domestic trophy for 70 years - and first silverware for 55 years - with the deserved Carabao Cup win against Liverpool at Wembley, and now they are back in the Champions League.
St James' Park was in a cold sweat on the final day as Newcastle lost to Everton, but the party started after Manchester United's controversial win over Aston Villa.
This will surely mean key duo Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes have no need to eye pastures new and will form the bedrock for further progress next season.
What I said in August: "Top 10 but still some uncertainty at Newcastle United."
'I'm leaving at a time that is right for me and the club'published at 14:25 27 May
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Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell says "the club is in great hands" as he prepares to leave by mutual consent after less than a year at St James' Park.
Mitchell, who ed the Magpies to replace Dan Ashworth in July 2024, will depart at the end of next month.
He had reunited with Newcastle CEO Darren Eales, who recruited him at Tottenham in 2014, but Eales will soon step down for health reasons.
"I'm leaving at a time that is right for me and the club, particularly with Darren Eales - someone who I have worked so closely with in my career - moving on soon," said Mitchell.
"I'd like to thank everyone at Newcastle United for their over the last year, including Eddie Howe, Becky Langley, the players, staff, owners and fans. It has been an honour to be part of the club and to work with some incredible people.
"The club is in great hands on and off the pitch, and is in a fantastic position to continue building."
'To play for Newcastle is something special' - Cabayepublished at 14:09 27 May
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Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye believes his old club can keep hold of their best players and challenge for further trophies next year after qualifying for the Champions League.
Newcastle claimed a fifth-placed finish on the final day of the season despite losing 1-0 at home to Everton.
This has boosted Eddie Howe's hopes of keeping the squad together and challenging for more trophies after claiming the Carabao Cup in March.
The likes of Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento have all attracted interest from other clubs. However, Cabaye believes Newcastle has the capacity to keep hold of their strongest assets.
He said: "Of course it's important to keep these players.
"When you do a great season, it's normal that your players are linked with other football clubs.
"But today Newcastle is one of the biggest clubs of the country. So I think they have got the capacity to keep them.
"Trust me, to play for Newcastle is something special - and keeping those players is going to be key for next season."
'The club have to protect themselves' - Anderson on Wilson dealpublished at 12:42 27 May
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Former Newcastle player John Anderson believes keeping Callum Wilson at the club is worthwhile if the deal is right.
Wilson is out of contract this summer, and it is not believed he has been offered an extension on his current deal.
The 33-year-old striker made 18 Premier League appearances this season - the majority from the bench - but failed to a goal.
Anderson said: "There's stories flying around about a 'pay as you play' deal. I don't think that's a bad shout on the club's part.
"When you look at Wilson's history, the club have to protect themselves.
"He's been great when he plays, the majority of time when he plays he scores. The problem was he was never fit for long enough."
'I am happy that we get the derbies back' - Burnpublished at 11:56 27 May
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Newcastle defender Dan Burn says he is excited about the Tyne-Wear derby next season and is hoping to face the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Champions League after the Magpies secured fifth spot in the Premier League.
Asked who his dream opponents would be this time around, Burn said: "I want to play against the best teams, so I'd love to play against Real Madrid, Barcelona. That's why you want to play Champions League football - it'll be exciting.
"It'll be good to even see Sunderland getting back to the Premier League. It's such a weird thing because I'm really excited about it.
"I shouldn't be, but those were the games when I was a kid. The derby days were the first fixtures I'd look for when they came out, so I wouldn't say that I'm happy for them coming up but I am happy that we get the derbies back."
Sunderland will play in the top flight for the first time since the 2016-17 season after coming from behind to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final.
While Burn is excited to have those derbies back, he believes Newcastle can push on further next season.
He said: "I don't think we're far away from sort of challenging at the top. The gaffer has mentioned that we've not strengthened in the last few seasons, so it will probably be a big summer to add players and keep it fresh.
"It's probably just going to be that change of mentality where we really get that belief that we should be up there.
"It would be great to have a good Champions League run and I'm sure that he would love to win another cup. I feel like now that we've won that first cup, it's broken the seal a bit and now we feel like we can really do that again."
Gossip: Newcastle work to convince Delap to choose St James' Parkpublished at 07:22 27 May
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Newcastle United are holding talks with England Under-21 forward Liam Delap as they look to convince the Ipswich Town player to them instead of Everton, Manchester United or Chelsea. (TeamTalk, external)
Newcastle have decided against taking up the option to extend striker Callum Wilson's contract but have entered negotiations about a new incentive-based deal. (Athletic - subscription needed, external)
'Arguably the best season they've ever had'published at 12:03 26 May
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Matthew Raisbeck BBC Radio Newcastle reporter
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A Wembley win and a top-five finish means this has been a truly special season - arguably the best they have ever had.
And, despite a stressful second half against Everton on Sunday, it is a campaign that did have its happy ending.
Losing at home after a disappointing performance but getting a favour from Manchester United - a club most Newcastle fans have zero affection for - was certainly a curious way to confirm their Champions League place.
Ironically, it was Man Utd who took the final European spot from the Magpies Europe 12 months ago when they won the FA Cup.
Relying on a result from elsewhere was reminiscent of the final day in 2017 when Newcastle beat Barnsley at St James' Park. Within seconds of Dwight Gayle making it three-nil, we received news of an Aston Villa equaliser against Brighton - a goal that handed the Magpies the Championship title.
That day, it was Jack Grealish for Aston Villa. This time, former Sunderland player Amad Diallo got the crucial opener for Man Utd against Villa on the weekend Newcastle's north-east rivals secured promotion back to the Premier League.
So next season will have Champions League football and there will be two derbies to either enjoy or endure - depending on your point of view!
Have your say on the Magpies on Total Sport North East every weeknight from 18:00, on BBC Radio Newcastle.
'So many emotions in such a short time for the Newcastle fans'published at 08:57 26 May
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John Bennett BBC Final Score reporter at St James's Park
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It was difficult to know where to look during the final 10 minutes of Newcastle's dramatic final day.
As an end-to-end game continued, the Newcastle backroom staff and analysts sitting in the row in front of me were watching Manchester United v Aston Villa on a laptop, knowing that because of the nervy, poor performance against Everton, that was the game that would now decide their Champions League fate.
At the final whistle, Newcastle's players sank to their knees before Harvey Barnes ran from the bench to tell them the news from Old Trafford and many of the squad gathered around a tablet on the pitch to watch the end of the Villa game.
The Champions League anthem ringing around the stadium was the start of the celebrations and minutes later Dan Burn was walking out with the Carabao Cup to lead a lap of honour.
So many emotions in such a short time.
No wonder Eddie Howe looked a bit tired when he walked into the news conference room, but he was a proud man stressing that, pre-season, not many people had expected a top-five finish.
"We had a disrupted, turbulent summer and huge challenges," he told us. "But the players gave everything, a brilliant group to manage and they've got their rewards."
There was a bit of talk among journalists in the media room as we waited for Howe to arrive that this Everton result was proof that Newcastle desperately need some reinforcements and quality new additions this summer.
When asked about that, Howe stressed that their intention is to bring in new faces and do it fast. "Speed is key," he said. "We'll be doing our best to do things early."
So a busy few weeks of transfer speculation lie in wait as Newcastle look forward to the return of Champions League football next season.
'The best and most successful Newcastle season'published at 22:52 25 May
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BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck on the Magpies' season: "Just think about the season they have just had and where they are now - forget about how we got there.
"They finished in the Champions League places and won a trophy - those two things together surely means this has to be the most successful and the best season.
"To do that after three transfer windows without improving the starting XI and being forced to sell players last summer while rivals strengthened - the way they have turned this season around in December has been truly remarkable.
"They deserve all of the credit and gratitude they are getting. These are special times for Newcastle United and we are witnessing history."
'Incredible season' but Magpies 'always always make things difficult'published at 20:59 25 May
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We asked for your views and pictures after Newcastle secured a return to the Champions League despite a final-day defeat at home by Everton.
Here are some of your replies:
Jaime: Always knew the last game against Everton would be super hard. Jordan Pickford in goal can be the villain and they are a difficult side to play with David Moyes' style. Great season though. If you'd have told us that we have done this after five games, nobody would've believed it. We build and we move forward.
Mal: Talk about 'skin of our teeth'! All I can say - as my parents bought me my first Newcastle shirt for Christmas on 1955 - is … I am definitely getting too old for this!
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Ryan: Celebrating at the top of Pen-y-Ghent in the Yorkshire Dales
Michael: I was expecting a tough game us with everything to gain and Everton out there to enjoy themselves and make it hard for us to secure Champions League football. But, we were not at our best and Alexander Isak looks to me like he doesn't want to be at Newcastle anymore with his past last few performances. Teams are circling around him and the transfer window is on the horizon.
Geoff: I've ed Newcastle for 70 years. They always, always make things difficult for themselves. The amount of time I've seen them well beaten by teams much lower in the league. Forget all that though. We've had an incredible season. Fifth in the Premier League, Carabo Cup winners and, to cap it all, into the Champions League next year. We must build on this. We need multiple gs and sell the ones who are patently not good enough. Overall though, very well done to Eddie and his Toon team.
Mark: First purchase of the summer absolutely has to be some new boots for Dan Burn!
Robert: Need a lot more creativity in the team. Anthony Gordon has only one solution - relying on his speed.
Bryan: Really disappointing final game. Absolutely delighted to scrape into the Champions League but an inability to beat the likes of Everton doesn't bode well for a successful campaign next season without major recruitment. We need a young pacey right-footed centre-back, a skilled right winger and another striker to move to the next level. Having said that we've managed a better season than I expected.
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