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Newcastle United competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Founded in 1881 as Stanley F.C., the club acquired its current identity in 1892 after merging with local rivals Newcastle West End and inheriting their home ground, St. James' Park. The stadium, located in central Newcastle, holds 52,264 supporters.
