Newcastle United hero Chris Waddle has dismissed talk of relegation despite defeat at home to Crystal Palace.

Waddle insists that Newcastle don't even need to win any of their remaining five Premier League games to survive.

Newcastle are seven points clear of Cardiff City who sit in 18th and Waddle says that the Magpies only need two points at the most to stay up.

"Newcastle's honesty and endeavour has been there, as Palace's has. But both teams have lacked that bit of quality in the final third, especially Newcastle," Waddle told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“It could have gone either way. It was two well-matched teams and Newcastle had the best chances. I think Palace played some nice football and got their reward with the penalty.

“They're (Palace) safe now, and I think Newcastle only need a point or two then they'll be safe too."