How Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Everton rank in Mark Lawrenson's shock alternative Premier League table
Newcastle United's 2020/21 campaign has been a mixed bag thus far, and the side will be eager to push on and start winning matches consistently over the coming months, as they look to extend the eight-point gap which currently separates them from the relegation zone.
By Richie Boon
Published 4th Feb 2021, 11:55 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2021, 12:01 BST
Throughout the current campaign, pundit Mark Lawrenson has cast his weekly scoreline predictions for BBC Sport, playing against a different celebrity guest each week.
Here's a look at how Newcastle United would be faring in the Premier League table, if all of Lawro's scoreline predictions had come true so far in the 2020/21 season:
1. 1st: Manchester City
Played: 21. Won: 17. Drawn: 3. Lost: 0. Points: 57. Position change: 0. Photo: GARETH COPLEY
2. 2nd: Manchester United
Played: 22. Won: 17. Drawn: 3. Lost: 2. Points: 54. Position change: 0. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
3. 3rd: Chelsea
Played: 21. Won: 16. Drawn: 3. Lost: 2. Points: 51. Position change: +5. Photo: Julian Finney
4. 4th: Liverpool
Played: 22. Won: 15. Drawn: 6. Lost: 1. Points: 51. Position change: 0. Photo: CLIVE ROSE
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