Eddie Howe’s side are currently eight unbeaten in the Premier League and have moved from 20th in the table and without a win to 14th and seven points clear of the bottom three with 12 games remaining.
After failing to win any of their opening 14 games of the league season, Newcastle were one of the clear favourites to be relegated at 1/2 with Betfair. That was justified as no side has ever survived in the Premier League after having such a lengthy winless start to the campaign.
But United have gone some way to potentially bucking that trend as they’ve now won five of their last six matches and are one of the Premier League’s in form sides since the turn of the year.
But which three sides will go down?
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9. Brighton - 275/1
Brighton have struggled in recent weeks but their Premier League status is all but secure for next season as they sit 12 points clear of the drop zone despite losing their last four matches. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Aston Villa - 500/1
Villa are also comfortably clear of the relegation zone on 33 points. Another win should effectively guarantee survival. Photo: Eddie Keogh
11. 500/1 - Leicester City
Leicester haven't quite hit the heights of last season but they are comfortably mid table this time around. They are 500/1 to be relegated, though they have previously overcome far longer odds! Photo: Alex Livesey
12. Southampton - n/a
After a tricky start to the season, Southampton sat just four points above the relegation zone in early December and were 11/2 to be relegated. Having since enjoyed a good run of form, The Saints sit 9th, 14 points clear of the relegation zone. Betfair no longer offer Southampton as a relegation candidate but they are priced at 500/1 with SkyBet and Bet365. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst