Steve Bruce’s side sit dangerously close to the relegation places as just two points separate them and 18th place Fulham.
With two wins in 19 and just three points collected from three very winnable games against Wolves, West Brom and Aston Villa, the Magpies really are the victims of their own downfall.
Indeed, defeat to relegation rivals Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday could begin to spell disaster.
There is a real sense of fear that United are in line for their third relegation under Mike Ashley’s deplorable 14-year tenure.
But do others share fans’ Championship nightmare? Scroll and click through our gallery as the final Premier League table is predicted:
13. 13th - Southampton - 45 points
The Saints’ form of one win in 12 league games is threatening a late relegation scrap but Ralph Hasenhuttl is being tipped to turn it around. Photo: NEIL HALL
14. 14th - Crystal Palace - 44 points
A comfortable position for Palace, who face a gigantic summer with Roy Hodgson and a number of first team players out-of-contract. Photo: IAN WALTON
15. 15th - Burnley - 43 points
Burnley’s win at Everton on Saturday eased fears of relegation, and they’re now being tipped to steer clear of the drop. Photo: Clive Brunskill
16. 16th - Brighton and Hove Albion - 42 points
A questionably high points tally but Brighton fans won’t care. They’re being tipped for Premier League safety. Photo: Mike Hewitt