Eddie Howe’s side suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, one that had huge ramifications at the top of the division.
The Premier League season concludes in less than two week’s time and there is still plenty to play for at both ends of the division.
The title race is still to be decided, there are European spots still to play for and the battle to avoid the drop looks like going right to the wire.
Premier League safety looks assured for Newcastle who will want to end the season on a high ahead of a potentially transformative summer window.
Here, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, we take a look at the latest supercomputer predictions and where Newcastle United will finish in the Premier League table when it comes to its conclusion on May 22.
9. Brighton
One win from their final two games will mean Brighton finish with a half-century of points. They’re already guaranteed their highest Premier League haul in what has been a great season for Graham Potter’s side. Photo: Bryn Lennon
10. Crystal Palace
Patrick Vieira’s first season as Palace manager has been a great success with the Eagles becoming one of the most watchable sides in the division. Safety is guaranteed this season as they can begin to build for the future. Photo: Warren Little
11. Leicester City
Leicester’s domestic season has just never got going and with four games left of the campaign, a mid-table finish is the best they can hope for. Photo: Matthew Lewis
12. Aston Villa
Villa still have a huge role to play in the title race this season with games against both Manchester City and Liverpool to come. Barring a hugely unlikely set of results going against them, they will be playing top-flight football next season. Chances of relegation = Photo: Alex Livesey