In fact, up until last summer, the Magpies had one of the worst records in Europe over the past three seasons when it came to spot kicks awarded in their favour.
2020/21 has been a little kinder, however.
The Magpies have hit four goals from 12 yards this term – the eighth-highest tally in the division.
At the other end, the Toon Army have done pretty well too.
Steve Bruce’s men have conceded three penalties this term – a tally bettered by just two sides.
That tally is made even better by the fact that only two of those have hit the back of the net.
But how does Newcastle's record compare to their Premier League rivals over the past decade?
Paddy Power have run the numbers to which top flight teams have averaged the most penalties per game since 2010/11.
Click and scroll through the the countdown below:
*All data correct as of 20/1/21.

9. Fulham
Penalties: 23 Games: 212 Penalties per game: 0.11 (Photo by Jason Cairnduff - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

10. Everton
Penalties: 46 Games: 401 Penalties per game: 0.11 (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan

11. Arsenal
Penalties: 49 Games: 402 Penalties per game: 0.12 (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

12. Tottenham Hotspur
Penalties: 50 Games: 402 Penalties per game: 0.12 (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill

