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…
9. Aston Villa (11th) - 4 points
Losing positions: 11. Wins 1. Draws 1. Defeats 9. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Crystal Palace (10th) - 4 points
Losing positions: 8. Wins 1. Draws 1. Defeats 6. Photo: Justin Setterfield
11. Tottenham Hotspur (8th) - 5 points
Losing positions: 8. Wins 1. Draws 2. Defeats 5. Photo: IAN KINGTON
12. Manchester City (7th) - 6 points
Losing positions: 6. Wins 2. Draws 0. Defeats 4. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY