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.

17. Crystal Palace
Penalties: 50 Games: 288 Penalties per game: 0.17 (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

18. Manchester United
Penalties: 75 Games: 400 Penalties per game: 0.19 (Photo by Tim Keeton - Getty Images) Photo: Pool

19. Manchester City
Penalties: 84 Games: 399 Penalties per game: 0.21 (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele

20. Leicester City
Penalties: 53 Games: 251 Penalties per game: 0.21 (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

