Newcastle United midfielder Mohamed Diame has insisted that his team are not yet safe from the threat of relegation.

The Magpies have only lost one of their last six Premier League matches, with that solid run of form leaving the team in 13th position in the table.

That said, Rafael Benitez’s side are only four points clear of the bottom three, and defeat at home to Huddersfield Town this weekend would put them in a difficult position.

Diame, who has scored twice in 23 Premier League appearances during an impressive season, has claimed that little details will play a key role in determining whether Newcastle survive.

Diame told the Chronicle:

“We’re in a good place but we know we aren’t safe yet. There are eight games left, we’re doing well and we need to keep going now.

“Two or three months ago we were making small mistakes but we worked on them. We need to keep working on those details because we know that they might make the difference.”

Newcastle have won eight, drawn eight and lost 14 of their 30 Premier League matches this season – scoring 30 times and conceding 40 during an inconsistent campaign.

Benitez’s side have won their last two league fixtures at St James’ Park, however, and are unbeaten on home soil in the top flight since Manchester City beat them back in December.