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.
17. Burnley
Everton’s gains have been Burnley’s losses who were brought down to earth with a heavy defeat against Aston Villa. The Clarets are above the relegation zone only on goal difference now with three games of the season left to play. Chances of relegation = 40% Photo: Alex Livesey
18. Leeds United
A spirited second-half performance against Arsenal couldn’t undo the damage of the first 45 and although they have improved under Jesse Marsch, their Premier League status is hanging by a thread. Chances of relegation = 50%. Photo: Mike Hewitt
19. Watford
Watford’s one season stay in the Premier League ended on Saturday with defeat at Crystal Palace. Photo: Warren Little
20. Norwich City
The Canaries were the first side to be relegated this season and have lost four-straight games. Photo: Stephen Pond