A 2-1 defeat to Wolves yesterday leaves Steve Bruce’s side in the relegation zone.
Newcastle fans have come accustomed to slow starts in the Premier League, but how does their disappointing start to this season compare to their 27 previous seasons?
Here, we have ranked how Newcastle have fared in their opening seven Premier League games since their inaugural campaign in 1993/94.
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25. 2021/22 - 3 points - 19th position (-8 GD)
No wins from their opening seven games has Steve Bruce’s side in 19th position and staring down the barrel of another relegation. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
26. 2018/19 - 2 points - 18th position
Rafa Benitez’s side had yet to taste victory and were only off the bottom of the league on goal difference, however, a superb end to the season ensured they stayed clear of relegation danger. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
27. 1999/00 - 1 point - 19th position
Ruud Gullit paid the price for this disastrous start to the season with his job at the end of August. They needed a kick-start to the season after languishing in the relegation zone after seven games and as we all know, they got just that kick-start following an 8-0 hammering of Sheffield Wednesday. (Mandatory Credit: Graham Chadwick /Allsport) Photo: Graham Chadwick