Supercomputer predicts stunning Newcastle United, Leeds, Everton and Arsenal Premier League finishes
Eddie Howe’s side secured a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday night courtesy of a brace from Alexander Isak.
The win over Forest kept the Magpies in 5th place in the Premier League and aided their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in almost two decades.
With an international break on the horizon, Newcastle now have two weeks to recuperate before a huge clash with Manchester United at the beginning of April - a game that could prove vital in their hunt for Champions League football.
Here, we take a look at the latest supercomputer predictions courtesy of FiveThirtyEight to see where Newcastle United have been predicted to finish in the 2022/23 Premier League table.
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1. 20) Southampton
Predicted finish = 20th, predicted points = 33 (-29 GD), chances of relegation = 67% Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. 19) Nottingham Forest
Predicted finish = 19th, predicted points = 35 (-38 GD), chances of relegation = 57% Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. 18) AFC Bournemouth
Predicted finish = 18th, predicted points = 35 (-36 GD), chances of relegation = 54% Photo: Luke Walker
4. 17) Everton
Predicted finish = 17th, predicted points = 36 (-24 GD), chances of relegation = 40% Photo: Naomi Baker