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 | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Manchester City - RUNNERS UP - total points 83 (+59)
Current points total: 57 | Getty Images Photo: JON SUPER
3. Leicester City - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - total points 68 (+32)
Current points total: 50 | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan
4. Chelsea - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - total points 63 (+14)
Current points total: 44 | Getty Images Photo: Andrew Redington
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