This is where Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Norwich City are tipped to finish in the Premier League – amid managerial changes
The 43-year-old put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal as head coach, where his first task is to keep the Magpies in the Premier League.
At present, the club is 19th in the table, without a win in their opening 11 matches and five points from safety.
Newcastle are hoping for a new manager bounce but so are other teams around them with Norwich City and Aston Villa also changing their managers during the two-week international.
Here’s where United and their top-flights are tipped to finish come May by data experts FiveThirtyEight – based on current form:
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1. Manchester City - 85 points
The current Premier League champions are tipped to retain their crown. Current points total: 23. Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. Liverpool - 81 points
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds currently sit fourth in the Premier League table. Current points total: 22. Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. Chelsea - 79 points
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea currently lead the way, but they’re not tipped to finish there come May. Current points total: 26. Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
4. West Ham - 64 points
After sealing a Europa League place last season, the Hammers are tipped to go one better and finish in the top four. Current points total: 23. Photo: Alex Pantling