Newcastle United have suffered heavily in terms of defensive strength this season.
They have conceded 53 goals in the league, which is the second worst tally. This has been one of the primary reasons behind their relegation battle. If the club fail to recover their form in the next couple of matches, there is a good chance of the club experiencing relegation for the first time since 2009. Back then, one of the major reasons behind the club’s entry into the Championship was the inability to score goals and several managerial changes over the season.