Magpies fans’ optimism for the upcoming season is currently at a low point after the takeover arbitration was delayed until early 2022.
To coincide with that, no new signings have arrived and there are question marks over Steve Bruce’s transfer budget.
Florian Lejeune is set to leave St James’s Park permanently but there have been no whispers of a potential imminent replacement.
So, where will United finish in the top-flight table come May 2022?
Well, BonusCodeBets have predicted the outcome by using an algorithm that analysed informative betting markets including title winner, top six, top half finish and relegation.
Here’s where Newcastle and their counterparts are tipped to end up:
17. Crystal Palace
Palace are predicted to struggle under Patrick Vieira after losing some key first-team players who were out-of-contract. Photo: Henry Browne
18. Brentford
Brentford’s stay in the Premier League is predicted to last just one season, despite some pundits believing they’ll be just fine. Photo: Catherine Ivill
19. Watford
Watford bounced back to the Premier League at the first attempt but are predicted to go straight back down. Photo: Richard Heathcote
20. Norwich City
Norwich fans are hopeful their side is better equipped for the Premier League this time around - but others clearly don’t share the same feeling. Photo: George Wood