Squandering chances could, along with a glut of goals from set-pieces, be replicated in the Premier League when it returns, and sides who've been ruthless in front of goal throughout the season so far are likely to have an upper hand over those who've struggled. Here's a look at how Newcastle United and the rest of the the top tier rank in terms of their shots-to-goals ratio this season, with stats sourced from Transfermarkt.
1. Liverpool - 31.9%
Total shots at goal: 207. Total goals: 66. Highest proportion of team goals: Mohamed Salah (24%). | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
2. Arsenal - 28.2%
Total shots at goal: 142. Total goals: 40. Highest proportion of team goals: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (42.5%). | Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele
3. West Ham United - 25.5%
Total shots at goal: 137. Total goals: 35. Highest proportion of team goals: Sebastian Haller (20%). | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
4. Leicester City - 23.9%
Total shots at goal: 243. Total goals: 19. Highest proportion of team goals: Jamie Vardy (32.8%). | Getty Images Photo: Ross Kinnaird