Two wins in a week over Sheffield United and Southampton followed on from the late draw with top flight champions Manchester City taking United to the fringes of the Premier League top 10. At present Bruce’s Magpies sit 11th, outside the top half only on goal difference.
But can they make the jump into the top half? The bookies rate United, and a host of other team's chances.
5. Burnley - 4/1
Current position: 13 Current points: 18 | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill
6. Newcastle United - 2/1
Current position: 11 Current points: 22 | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
7. Brighton & Hove Albion - 7/4
Current position: 12 Current points: 19 | Getty Images Photo: Bryn Lennon
8. Sheffield United - 13/8
Current position: 8 Current points: 22 | Getty Images Photo: Naomi Baker
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