Defeats to Everton and Chelsea soured what was a very productive two months at Newcastle.
Their nine-game unbeaten run was cruelly ended at Stamford Bridge before a late Alex Iwobi goal secured three-points for the Toffees last time out.
The team have now jetted off to Dubai to enjoy a warm weather training camp and will come back aiming to seal their Premier League survival.
Eddie Howe’s side have just nine games of the season left to secure their Premier League status - with huge games against Norwich City and Burnley to come before the close of play on another top-flight season.
Here, we take a look at how the supercomputer, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, rates Newcastle United’s chances of survival this season and how the Premier League table will look when it comes to its conclusion on May 22.
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13. Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton’s great start has led to some indifferent form recently. The Seagulls shouldn’t be worrying about a return to the Championship however. Predicted finish: 13th - Predicted points: 44 (-12 GD) - Chances of qualifying for the Champions League: Photo: Mike Hewitt
14. Brentford
At times, it has seemed that the Bees were destined for a return to the Championship, however, they have probably done just enough to survive this season. Predicted finish: 14th - Predicted points: 40 (-16 GD) - Chances of relegation: 7% Photo: Jan Kruger
15. Newcastle United
Back-to-back late defeats hasn’t dented Newcastle’s survival hopes too much with the supercomputer giving them a very small chance of relegation. Predicted finish: 15th - Predicted points: 40 (-22 GD) - Chances of relegation: 4% Photo: ANTHONY DEVLIN
16. Leeds United
Jesse Marsch has steered the Leeds United ship in the right direction and although it’s early days into his reign, he looks like doing enough to keep Leeds as a Premier League side. Predicted finish: 16th - Predicted points: 37 (-38 GD) - Chances of relegation: 23% Photo: Naomi Baker