There has been a sense all season that this Newcastle United side is coming to the end of its shelf life, with Eddie Howe needing to move players on and find upgrades this summer to continue their progression into a consistent top-six team.
Bookmakers have slashed odds on Manchester City getting relegated next season as the club awaits its hearing for 115 alleged financial breaches.
Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties at the end of their controversial end of season friendly in Australia in a game that was largely played at a pedestrian pace.