A surprise 4-2 win for Steve Bruce’s side at Leicester City on Friday night lifted the club 12 points above safety ahead of their final three matches.
United moved up to as far as 13th in the table before Crystal Palace sealed a 2-0 victory at bottom club and already relegated Sheffield United.
Newcastle have guaranteed top-flight football for next season – but how high can they finish now?
Bruce has already said his side are capable of beating last term’s points total of 44.
5. Chelsea - 66 points (GD+23)
Narrowly tipped to miss out is Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. A controversial call given the German has lost just once as Blues boss. Current points tally: 54. Photo: BEN STANSALL
6. West Ham United - 66 points (GD+14)
Europa League football is being predicted for West Ham, which would be viewed as a solid achievement after the dust settles. Current points tally: 55. Photo: Pool
7. Tottenham Hotspur - 61 points
If this turns out to be true then Spurs’ season really does rest on the Carabao Cup final with Manchester City in a few weeks’ time. Current points tally: 49. Photo: JULIAN FINNEY
8. Arsenal - 57 points (GD+12)
Arsenal are being tipped to enjoy a strong(ish) finish to the season and overtake Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton in 8th position. Current points tally: 45. Photo: CATHERINE IVILL