How many points are needed to avoid Premier League relegation? The stats are in Newcastle United's favour

Eight points from eight games – Newcastle United, at this stage, look on course to hit the traditional Premier League safety target of a point per game (38).

But does that figure ring true?

We’ve looked at every season since the top flight went from 22 to 20 teams in 1995/96 and ranked how many points would have secured safety.

9. 2014/15 - 34

Hull City went down with 34, while Aston Villa (35) were the beneficiaries. | Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote

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10. 2008/09 - 34

Newcastle United's first relegation with Mike Ashley at the helm. Hull City managed 35, Newcastle 34. | Getty Images Photo: GRAHAM STUART

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11. 2016/17 - 34

Watford got 40 points but a far from vintage one for Hull City, who dropped with 34. | Getty Images Photo: Tony Marshall

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12. 2018/19 - 34

Brighton & Hove Albion sacked Chris Hughton after finishing one place above the relegation zone on 36. Cardiff went down with 34. | Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt

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