For a bit of fun, we've simulated the game five seasons into the future, and had a look at how Newcastle United are predicted to line up in the 2024/25 season. Click and scroll through the gallery to see the future starting XI, substitutes, and manager...
5. CM: Pascal Gross
Now 33, the German is now getting on a bit, but his set-piece ability has worked an absolute treat for Newcastle since they signed him back in 2021.. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Lee
6. AMC: Takefusa Kubo
While his Japan teammate Yoshinori Muto ended up at Dynamo Kiev after failing to break the Premier League, the ex-Real Madrid starlet seems to have cracked it. He's been a highly-entertaining number ten. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) Photo: Eric Alonso
7. ST: Said Benrahma
Well, this is rather underwhelming. Brought in for £16.5m, with Yannick Traore going the other way, the Algerian has scored no more than six goals in a league season since joining in 2020. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Burstow
8. Sub: Faozi Ghoulam
Why isn't he starting?! You'd have to take that up with the manager, who we'll get to in due course. The ex-Serie A star is champing at the bit for a regular spot in the team, although he is admittedly on the decline. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini