BBC Sport’s Mark Lawrenson has spoken highly of the Magpies on numerous occasions this season, but his Premier League predictions have continued to cause a fair few raised eyebrows from United fans. Here's a look at where Bruce’s team would be in the table now, had all of the ex-Liverpool man’s predictions come true...
13. 13th: Aston Villa
Played: 28. Win: 10. Draw: 4. Lose: 14. Points: 34. Position change: +6. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
14. 14th: Bournemouth
Played: 29. Win: 10. Draw: 2. Lose: 17. Points: 32. Position change: +4. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Marc Atkins
15. 15th: Newcastle
Played 29. Win: 9. Draw: 3. Lose: 17. Points: 30. Position change: -2. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield
16. 16th: Sheff Utd
Played 28. Win: 7. Draw: 4. Lose: 17. Points: 25. Position change: -9. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Nigel Roddis