And there was only one place to start – putting the game into auto pilot mode and seeing exactly where Newcastle United finished in the Premier League.
For a bit of fun, scroll and click through the pages to see where the Magpies and their top-flight rivals ended up:
. Newcastle United's English striker Callum Wilson (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Alex Pantling / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ALEX PANTLING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
We simulated the 2021/21 Premier League season on Football Manager. (Photo by ALEX PANTLING/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ALEX PANTLING
. 18th - Brighton & Hove Albion - 34 points
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1. 20th - West Bromwich Albion - 28 points
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3. 18th - Brighton & Hove Albion - 34 points
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