NEWCASTLE, England ((Reuters)) -Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna watched in resignation as his side's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Saturday with a 3-0 defeat away to Newcastle United that summed up their struggles on their brief return to the top flight,

Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.It is the first time in Premier League history that all three relegations have been confirmed with as many as four games to go.

Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton's relegation will be officially confirmed at this summer’s Premier League Annual General Meeting (AGM). The three relegated clubs will transfer back the share certificates that gave them Premier League status, and the Premier League Board will confirm the cancellation of those shares.