Newcastle on verge of Premier League history with survival virtually assured

Newcastle had to wait until December 4 for their first win of the campaign at the 15th attempt (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle are set to become the first club in Premier League history to stay up after winning none of their first 14 games.

While their survival is not yet mathematically assured, their 43 points is more than any relegated team in a 38-game Premier League season and head coach Eddie Howe, who inherited a side on just five points from 11 games and as many adrift of safety, will be gearing up for another top-flight campaign.