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.
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However, at present, United are in a dangerous position - sitting 19th in the table with no wins from their opening seven games.
5. EVERTON - 56 POINTS
Everton have started the season strongly under Rafa Benitez, and they’re tipped to finish as high as fifth. Current points total: 14.
Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
6. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR - 56 POINTS
Spurs were top in the opening month of the season but dropped after three straight defeats. Current points total: 12.
Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. ARSENAL - 55 POINTS
Mikel Arteta’s side lost their opening three games of the season but have turned it around with three wins and a draw. Current points total: 10.
Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. WEST HAM UNITED - 54 POINTS
West Ham will hope to reach similar heights of last season but have a Thursday-Sunday schedule to deal with. Current points total: 11.
Photo: IAN KINGTON