(CNN) -- Newcastle's 16-year stay in the English Premier League has come to an end as a Damien Duff own goal saw them lose 1-0 at Aston Villa. 

Newcastle players react after Damien Duff's own goal sees them relegated from the Premier League. 

Duff deflected a 38th-minute shot from Gareth Barry past his own keeper Steve Harper to seal Newcastle's fate. 

Newcastle's misery was complete when defender David Edgar was sent off for a late challenge on England winger Ashley Young. 

The result meant Magpies legend Alan Shearer failed to work the miracle he was brought in to try and achieve with eight games remaining. 

Newcastle will be joined in the Championship by Middlesbrough, who were beaten 2-1 at West Ham and West Bromwich Albion, whose relegation was already confirmed prior to Sunday's final matches. 

Both Hull and Sunderland survived the drop, despite both also losing their final matches. 

Hull were beaten 1-0 at home by a second-string Manchester United side, while Sunderland lost 3-2 at home to Chelsea in Guus Hiddink's final game in charge of the London side. 

Despite escaping relegation, Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia -- who had only been in charge for five months after Roy Keane's relegation -- announced his decision to resign at the end of their match. 

Meanwhile, Newcastle have paid the price for a season of instability ever since Kevin Keegan decided to quit as manager in early September and owner Mike Ashley decided to put the club up for sale. 

Joe Kinnear was brought in to try and rescue the situation until his heart problems terminated his involvement and led to former England and Newcastle striker Shearer getting the call. 
How long has he been in charge?
Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia -- who had only been in charge for five months