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.
13. Crystal Palace - total points 45 (-14)
Current points total: 33 | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield
14. Newcastle United - total points 41 (-26)
Current points: 31 | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield
15. Brighton & Hove Albion - total points 41 (-11)
Current points total: 28 | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
16. West Ham United - total points 37 (-19)
Current points total: 24 | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
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