The job as Newcastle United manager is viewed as one of the most exciting challenges in the new game following the £305million Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.
In the real world, the winless Magpies remain 19th in the Premier League table and are without a head coach.
We put FM22 into auto-pilot mode to see how United’s 21/22 campaign played out in terms of manager and league position:
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. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Newcastle United players huddle ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Newcastle United players huddle ahead of the Premier League match at Crystal Palace. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
. Manchester City - 83 points (GD+38)
City retained their Premier League crown, but only on goal difference. Photo: Clive Rose
. Manchester United - 83 points (GD+33)
Finishing as runners-up seems a long way off for Man United at the moment after Sunday’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool. Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Tottenham Hotspur - 75 points (GD+14)
Nuno Espirito Santo remained in charge of Spurs for the full season, guiding them to a third-placed finish. Photo: Getty Images
. Liverpool - 74 points (GD+33)
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have their eyes on the Premier League title but in Football Manager, they fell way short. Photo: OLI SCARFF
. Arsenal - 74 points (GD+24)
Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, missed out on a Champions League spot on goal difference. In real time, they sit 10th in the table. Photo: GLYN KIRK
1. Manchester City - 83 points (GD+38)
City retained their Premier League crown, but only on goal difference. Photo: Clive Rose
2. Manchester United - 83 points (GD+33)
Finishing as runners-up seems a long way off for Man United at the moment after Sunday’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool. Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. Tottenham Hotspur - 75 points (GD+14)
Nuno Espirito Santo remained in charge of Spurs for the full season, guiding them to a third-placed finish. Photo: Getty Images
4. Liverpool - 74 points (GD+33)
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have their eyes on the Premier League title but in Football Manager, they fell way short. Photo: OLI SCARFF