Eddie Howe’s side have secured their Premier League status, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to play for between now and the season’s conclusion on May 22.
United defeated Arsenal on Monday night and face relegation-threatened Burnley on Sunday in a season-defining game at Turf Moor.
Some great mid-season form from Newcastle means they have left relegation worries behind them and the team will be hoping to end the season on a high in Lancashire.
Their opponents, meanwhile, have plenty to play for and will undoubtedly be tough tests for Howe’s side.
But what is the supercomputer, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, predicting for Newcastle between now and the end of the season? And how does it forecast the race for the title, fourth place and the relegation battle to finish?
Here, we take a look at the supercomputer’s latest predictions of what the final 2021/22 table will look like:
13. Newcastle United
Although they have little to play for, the Magpies showed with victory over Arsenal on Monday night that they still want to finish the season on a high. A huge match against Burnley on Sunday is to come for Eddie Howe’s side. Chances of finishing 13th = 36% Photo: PAUL ELLIS
14. Aston Villa
All the attention on the final day of the season will be on Steven Gerrard and whether he can mastermind a victory that could hand Liverpool the title. Villa, of course, will want to finish strongly ahead of strengthening in Gerrard’s first summer window as boss. Chances of finishing 14th = 51% Photo: Marc Atkins
15. Southampton
The Saints are safe from danger and face Leicester City on the final day of the season. Chances of finishing 15th = 84% Photo: Marc Atkins
16. Everton
Everton still have their destiny in their own hands and one win would be enough to secure their safety. However, the Toffees won’t want to be facing Arsenal at the weekend needing a result to secure their survival. Chances of relegation = 9% Photo: PAUL ELLIS