The Magpies also have a glamour FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester City to contend with. Here's how Steve Bruce's men compare to their relegation rivals and also how the bookies rate the race for the top five places.
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17. WEST HAM
Currently 16th and David Moyes' men are above Watford and Bournemouth on goal difference only. 15/8 to be relegated. Photo: Stephen Pond
18. BOURNEMOUTH
Eddie Howe's men are one of three teams on 27 points from 29 matches. Dangerous on their day as they proved by impressively beating Brighton 3-1 earlier this season. 4/5 to go down. Photo: Marc Atkins
19. ASTON VILLA
Villa do have a game in hand on their rivals. They are expected to restart the season on June 17 at home against Sheffield Utd. If they win that, they move out of the drop zone and one point behind Albion. Priced at 2/5. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
20. NORWICH CITY
Daniel Farke's men remain favourites to drop. They have 21 points from 29 matches and are six points behind Bournemouth, Watford and West Ham. 1/16 to go down. Photo: Mike Hewitt