Newcastle, transfers and the relegation verdict from Burnley, Norwich City and Watford

The focus now for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United is solely on survival following a hectic January transfer window.

The Magpies remain a point adrift of safety, and could find themselves bottom of the Premier League if Burnley capitalise on their two games in hand.

However, the mood on Tyneside has been improved by the arrival of five signings in an uncharacterstically busy window at St James' Park.

Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett, Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood are expected to become fixtures in the starting lineup in the coming months.

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February is expected to be a crucial month at the bottom of the table, and ChronicleLive spoke with reporters covering Burnley, Norwich City and Watford for the inside view on the relegation battle.

Sean Dyche's side currently sit bottom of the pile, and were left frustrated by a goalless home draw with Watford on Saturday.

The Clarets still hold two games in hand of Newcastle, and could move out of the bottom three with positive results.

However, Burnley have only won once all season in the Premier League, and there is a fear among supporters this could be the year where Dyche's side succumb to the drop.

Alex James, Burnley writer for LancashireLive, said: "I think there's a realism among them that this could be the year that Burnley could drop, given they've only won one game and they are three points from safety in what looks like it will be a three from four battle at the bottom.

"It will all come down to the games in hand. Everyone looks at them and equates them to points, but Burnley have only won of their first 19 matches.

"It's unrealistic to