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:
17. 17th - Fulham 37 points
No one could have envisaged this a few months ago but here we are. Fulham are predicted to see their survival bid through. (Goal difference -17) Photo: Pool
18. 18th - Newcastle United - 37 points
Two wins in 19. Accepting draws from games that are viewed as must-wins. There is momentum in the relegation battle - but it isn’t Newcastle United that has it. (Goal difference -25) Photo: STU FORSTER
19. 19th - West Bromwich Albion - 24 points
Sam Allardyce's record of never being relegated from the Premier League has been well-documented, but that looks set to finally come to an end. Photo: CATHERINE IVILL
20. 20th - Sheffield United - 22 points
The writing has been on the wall for the Blades for a while now, and that was before Chris Wilder left last week. (Data taken from FiveThirtyEight) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY