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.
13. Southampton - 44 points
The league season has petered out for the Saints after topping the table in November. All the focus is on the FA Cup semi-final with Leicester City. Current points tally: 36. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
14. Crystal Palace - 43 points
A comfortable finish predicted for Palace, who are preparing for a big summer with Roy Hodgson and a number of first-team players out of contract. Current points tally: 38. Photo: IAN WALTON
15. Brighton and Hove Albion - 43 points
A bizarre season for Brighton so far but the most important thing for them is they’re being predicted to retain their Premier League status. Current points tally: 33. Photo: JOHN WALTON
16. Burnley - 40 points
Sean Dyche’s side are tipped to get to the magic 40 points - which should be more than enough to survive in the Premier League this season. Current points tally: 33. Photo: PETER POWELL