Ahead of this weekend’s clash at St James’s Park, we’ve calculated the Magpies and their top-flight rivals’ current shots-per-goal ratio.
This comes courtesy of data from Wyscout, which has allowed us to work out how many shots it takes Steve Bruce’s men on average before they find the back of the net.
We divided the number of shots each club has registered in the league by the number of goals they have scored so far this season.
And it’s safe to say – it’s not great viewing for Newcastle:
. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on February 02, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lee Smith - Pool/Getty Images)
Newcastle United have a poor shots-per-goal ratio in the Premier League. (Photo by Lee Smith - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
. 1st - Tottenham Hotspur - 6.4
Jose Mourinho's men have scored 34 goals from 219 attempts so far - the joint-best shots-per-goal ratio in the Premier League. Photo: Pool
. 2nd - Everton - 6.4
Everton hold the same shots-per-goal ratio as Spurs with a total of 197 shots resulting in 31 goals this season. Photo: Michael Regan
. 3rd - Manchester United - 6.5
Manchester United, the Premier League's top scorers following a 9-0 win against Southampton, have scored 46 goals from 300 shots in total. Photo: PHIL NOBLE
. 4th - Leicester City - 6.5
The Foxes have scored 39 times this season from 255 shots at goal. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA
. 5th - Crystal Palace - 7.3
Roy Hodgson's Palace have the best shots-per-goal ratio out of the teams in the bottom half with 27 goals scored from 196 shots. Photo: Pool
. 6th - Liverpool - 7.6
Liverpool have registered the most shots at goal in the Premier League with 328, 43 of which have resulted in goals. Photo: SHAUN BOTTERILL
. 7th - West Ham United - 7.6
This season's Premier League surprise package have scored 34 goals from 257 shots. Photo: MATTHEW CHILDS
1. 1st - Tottenham Hotspur - 6.4
Jose Mourinho's men have scored 34 goals from 219 attempts so far - the joint-best shots-per-goal ratio in the Premier League. Photo: Pool
2. 2nd - Everton - 6.4
Everton hold the same shots-per-goal ratio as Spurs with a total of 197 shots resulting in 31 goals this season. Photo: Michael Regan
3. 3rd - Manchester United - 6.5
Manchester United, the Premier League's top scorers following a 9-0 win against Southampton, have scored 46 goals from 300 shots in total. Photo: PHIL NOBLE
4. 4th - Leicester City - 6.5
The Foxes have scored 39 times this season from 255 shots at goal. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA