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 are still to face Arsenal and Burnley and will want to end the season on a high before they enter what could be a transformative summer window.
Some great mid-season form means they have left relegation worries behind them and can play these two games relatively pressure-free.
Their opponents, meanwhile, both 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:
Some great mid-season form means they have left relegation worries behind them and can play these two games relatively pressure-free.
5. Arsenal
The Gunners still have their destiny in their own hands, however, they face a tricky last few games of the season and have to face relegation-threatened Everton on the final day of the season. Chances of qualifying for the Champions League = 40% Photo: David Price
6. Manchester United
The Red Devil’s host Crystal Palace on Sunday to conclude a hugely frustrating season. Erik Ten Hag will have a huge job on his hands in the summer. Chances of finishing 6th = 79% Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. West Ham
West Ham look like they will have to settle for a Europa Conference League spot after throwing away a two-goal lead against Manchester City on Sunday. Chances of finishing 6th = 79% Photo: Clive Rose
8. Wolves
Wolves have had a great season under Bruno Lage but some indifferent end of season form has seen any European hopes dashed. Chances of finishing 8th = 32% Photo: GEOFF CADDICK