Steve Bruce’s side opened up the year with four consecutive defeats and tasted victory just twice before April.
However, with Joe Willock scoring goals for fun, coupled with Allan Saint-Maximin’s magic, the Magpies lost just two of nine remaining fixtures in the 20/21 season.
In the end, Bruce’s men retained their Premier League status comfortably and finished the campaign in some style.
Here, we take a look at where Newcastle would sit in the Premier League table, if it was based on their 2021 results only:
1. Manchester City - 60 points
The English champions have played 24 Premier League matches in 2021, winning 20 and losing four. GD+42. Photo: Michael Regan
2. Manchester United - 44 points
Man United have played 23 Premier League matches in 2021, winning 12, drawing eight and losing three. GD+21 Photo: GARETH COPLEY
3. West Ham United - 42 points
West Ham have played 22 Premier League matches in 2021, winning 13, drawing three and losing six. GD+13 Photo: Pool
4. Arsenal - 41 points
Arsenal have played 22 Premier League matches in 2021, winning 12, drawing five and losing five. GD+19 Photo: Pool