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:
17. Sheffield United - 21 points
Sheffield United have played 22 Premier League matches in 2021, winning seven, and losing 15. GD-24 Photo: Jan Kruger
18. West Brom - 18 points
The Baggies have played 22 Premier League matches in 2021, winning four, drawing six and losing 12. GD-17 Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
19. Fulham - 17 points
Fulham have played 23 Premier League matches in 2021, winning three, drawing eight and losing 12. GD-16 Photo: Pool
20. Southampton - 17 points
The Saints have played 22 Premier League matches in 2021, winning five, drawing two and losing 15. GD-27 Photo: Pool