Hope and ambition is back on Tyneside after Mike Ashley packed up his bags after a miserable 14 years in charge.
Amanda Staveley, fronting the new ownership change, has vowed to invest in all areas of the club, with the long-term goal being to WIN the Premier League.
However, at present, United are in a dangerous position - sitting 19th in the table with no wins from their opening seven games.
A lot will change under the new owners but here is where Newcastle are tipped to finish come May – based on their current form – by data experts FiveThirtyEight.
We suspect you won’t agree…
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1. MANCHESTER CITY - 84 POINTS
The current Premier League champions are tipped to retain their crown. Current points total: 14 Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. LIVERPOOL - 79 POINTS
Liverpool are predicted to finish runner-ups, one position better off than last season. Current points total: 15. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. CHELSEA - 77 POINTS
Many are tipping Chelsea as strong title contenders, however they’re predicted to fall short. Current points total: 16. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
4. MANCHESTER UNITED - 67 POINTS
Not even the return of Cristiano Ronaldo can get Man United challenging for the title, according to the experts. Current points total: 14. Photo: Alex Morton