Manchester United slumped to a club record-extending 16th Premier League loss this season on Sunday, while Champions League-chasing Newcastle needed an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Eddie Howe's side have won as many league games as Liverpool since December 9 — five more than any other team — so what is realistic now?

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