While the top tier action is paused for the international break, we've taken a look at how the Premier League table would look if all pundit Mark Lawrenson's weekly scoreline predictions so far had come true. This is how Newcastle United and all their divisional rivals fare in Lawro's alternative league table.
1. Manchester United - 1st
Points: 19. Difference from real table: +13 places. Photo: CARL RECINE
2. Leed United - 2nd
Points: 18. Difference from real table: +13 places. Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
3. Spurs - 3rd
Points: 18. Difference from real table: -1 places. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
4. Chelsea - 4th
Points: 17. Difference from real table: +1 places. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA