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.
9. Arsenal - total points 52 (+3)
Current points total: 37 | Getty Images Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
10. Everton - total points 52 (-4)
Current points total: 37 | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
11. Burnley - total points 50 (-11)
Current points total: 37 | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
12. Southampton - total points 48 (-16)
Current points total: 34 | Getty Images Photo: Alex Broadway
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