Will Newcastle United be relegated from the Premier League? Here's what the data experts think
Three games without a goal and one win in nine in the Premier League.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 25th Feb 2020, 11:59 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 12:16 BST
It’s fair to say Newcastle United are suffering a winter slump – and it couldn’t come at a worse time for Steve Bruce & Co.
Seven points separate the Magpies from the bottom three, but their worrying form and lack of goals has supporters panicking and pundits sharpening their daggers.
But what do data experts think? Here’s how analysts at FiveThirtyEight believe the season will play out.
1. Liverpool - CHAMPIONS - total points 104 (+64)
Current points total: 79 Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Manchester City - RUNNERS UP - total points 83 (+59)
Current points total: 57 Photo: JON SUPER
3. Leicester City - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - total points 68 (+32)
Current points total: 50 Photo: Michael Regan
4. Chelsea - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - total points 63 (+14)
Current points total: 44 Photo: Andrew Redington
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