Eddie Howe has 'no excuses' if Newcastle United fail to avoid relegation following a January transfer spending spree in excess of £90m.
That is the view of pundit Frank McAvennie, who believes survival should be a 'formality' for the Magpies after making five signings in the window.
Dan Burn and Matt Targett both agreed deals on deadline day, and joined Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood at St James' Park.
