How hard will Newcastle have to work to stay with the big boys?

A few weeks ago, Kevin Keegan claimed his side would need 40 points to stay alive this year, but with 12 points required from nine games, many of which are against fellow strugglers, it doesn’t look like this total will be reached. But this may not be all bad news - in 2004/05, West Brom survived with just 34 points, and it looks like a similar amount will be needed this year.

If current form continues, however, the Geordies will finish on 30 points and in eighteenth place, while Bolton will survive on just 33.

So where do you think the cutoff will be? Votes and comments below, please.