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.

21. 2010/11 - 39

Wolves (40) edged out local rivals Birmingham City (39). | Getty Images Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS

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22. 1995/96 - 40

Coventry City edged out Sunderland in the relegation battle this year, with Sunderland relegated with 40. Coventry got 41 points. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Mason

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23. 1997/98 - 40

Everton stayed in the top flight with a total of 40 points in May 1998, but Bolton Wanderers dropped out with the same tally, only a worse goal difference. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Thompson

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24. 2002/03 - 42

The highest total needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League to date. West Ham were the wrong side of the line (42) while Bolton Wanderers stayed up on 44. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior

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