Steve Bruce’s side, at one stage, looked certain to be relegated last season before a strong end to the campaign lifted them into 12th position.
But with no takeover, meaning another year of Mike Ashley and no new signings yet to arrive, Magpies fans are fearing the worst.
Do the bookmakers share their fears? Here are the latest 21/22 relegation odds for every Premier League club via SkyBet:
Read More... Do the bookmakers share their fears? Here are the latest 21/22 relegation odds for every Premier League club via SkyBet:
13. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 9/2 Wolves ended last season in 13th but under new boss Bruno Lage, they’re hopeful of breaking back into the top 10. Wolves ended last season in 13th but under new boss Bruno Lage, they’re hopeful of breaking back into the top 10. Photo: Pool
14. Southampton - 9/2 The Saints’ 2020 form was poor but a new campaign represents a fresh start. Ralph Hassenhuttl will hope his side reaches similar heights to that in the first-half of last season. Photo: Pool
15. Newcastle United - 11/4 No takeover. No new signings. Optimism on Tyneside is very low, and some supporters are already fearing the worst. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
16. Burnley - 9/4 Sean Dyche’s Burnley finished 17th last term, although did hold an 11-point advantage over the final relegation spot. Photo: JOHN WALTON