Goals from Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron saw the Magpies extend their unbeaten run to seven matches - and move into the top four of the Premier League table with 12 games gone.
Strong form and unbeaten runs have become a regular theme since the turn of the year, with United climbing away from relegation trouble to currently the dizzy heights of potential European qualification.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at where Newcastle would sit in the Premier League table - based only on their results in 2022:
1. Nottingham Forest (23rd) - 9 points
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2. Watford (22nd) - 10 points
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3. Norwich City (21st) - 12 points
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4. Bournemouth (20th) - 13 points
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