Over the last month, Steve Bruce’s side have come from behind to earn victories against Bournemouth and Southampton, as well as picking up a point from the champions Manchester City.
Do the Magpies surprisingly rank as one of the strongest teams in the division when going behind? Scroll and click through the pages to find out…
5. AFC Bournemouth (16th) - 1 point
Losing positions: 9. Wins 0. Draws 1. Defeats 8. Photo: Steve Bardens
6. West Ham United (15th) - 1 point
Losing positions: 8. Wins 0. Draws 1. Defeats 7. Photo: IAN KINGTON
7. Burnley (14th) - 2 points
Losing positions: 10. Wins 0. Draws 2. Defeats 8. Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Southampton (12th) - 4 points
Losing positions: 11. Wins 1. Draws 1. Defeats 9. Photo: Bryn Lennon