How Newcastle United’s relegation chances have shifted after victory over Leeds United and where rivals Everton, Norwich City and Burnley are predicted to finish
Defeat on Saturday would have left Eddie Howe’s side bottom of the table and four points adrift of Norwich City in 17th.
However, Jonjo Shelvey’s free-kick 15 minutes from time sent the away end wild and was enough to secure a vital win for the Magpies.
Norwich’s comprehensive victory over Watford on Friday night piled the pressure onto Saturday’s clash at Elland Road, however, Newcastle held their nerve and even though they remain in the relegation zone, they sit just one-point behind the Canaries with a game in hand.
Burnley then followed that up by earning a point against Arsenal yesterday.
It was another fascinating round of fixtures and here is how the SkyBet believe the relegation picture looks following this weekend’s Premier League action:
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Norwich’s comprehensive victory over Watford on Friday night piled the pressure onto Saturday’s clash at Elland Road, however, Newcastle held their nerve and even though they remain in the relegation zone, they sit just one-point behind the Canaries with a game in hand.
5. Brentford - 5/1
Thomas Frank’s side started their first ever Premier League season in great form, however, seven defeats in their last eight league games mean that relegation fears have started to creep into view for the Bees. Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. Newcastle United - 6/4
Although their win against Leeds was just their second all season, Newcastle are being tipped to just survive the drop this campaign. Hopes of more new signings at St James’s Park this window remain high as they aim for Premier League survival come May. Photo: George Wood
7. Burnley - 8/13
Burnley are a curious side this season and one that is hard to predict. They often find themselves near the relegation zone but year after year, they find a way to assure safety with relative ease. It looks more precarious for them this season, however, Burnley have numerous games in hand over their rivals knowing wins in these games could see them free of imminent danger. Photo: Julian Finney
8. Watford - 1/3
Appointing Claudio Ranieri hasn’t seemed to have had the effect that many at Vicarage Road were hoping for and the Hornets have now lost eight of their last nine games in all competitions and are without a win since November. Photo: Catherine Ivill