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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. LEEDS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Jonjo Shelvey, Ryan Fraser and Kieran Trippier celebrating Newcastle United's opening goal against Leeds United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
. Southampton - 22/1
The Saints ended Manchester City’s long winning streak, reminding everyone of the quality they possess. Southampton should have no problem avoiding relegation once again this year. Photo: Mike Hewitt
9. Norwich City - 1/5
Despite currently finding themselves out of the relegation zone and enjoying an upturn in form since the appointment of Dean Smith, Norwich have still been made the bookies’ favourites to go down this season. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
10. NUFC to finish bottom - 12/1
Whilst the bookies are tipping Newcastle to survive the drop this season, they’ve been given odds of just 12/1 to finish bottom of the pile. Supporters will be hoping this doesn’t prove to be correct. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
11. NUFC top-half finish - 33/1
January signings have hugely increased optimism around Tyneside and with more signings expected before the window shuts on January 31, could a late-season run for a top-half position be on the cards? The bookies think it’s unlikely. Photo: George Wood
12. Chris Wood PL top-goalscorer - 150/1
Wood will likely be the main man at Newcastle whilst Callum Wilson remains sidelined with injury. The New Zealand international has just three goals to his name so far this season - Mo Salah currently leads the way with 16 strikes. Photo: George Wood