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.
17. Watford - total points 37 (-23)
Current points total: 24 | Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote
18. AFC Bournemouth - RELEGATED - total points 35 (-28)
Current points total: 26 | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
19. Aston Villa - RELEGATED - total points 35 (-27)
Current points total: 25 | Getty Images Photo: Alex Broadway
20. Norwich City - RELEGATED - points total 28 (-36)
Current points total: 18 | Getty Images Photo: Marc Atkins
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