Another win. Becoming a bit routine this now, eh?
Newcastle United smashed another one of the Premier League’s mid-table also-rans - having dispatched of Manchester United with ease on Sunday - thanks to goals from on-fire Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and Alexander Isak - at last. There was another now obligatory Marc Guehi own goal in there, too. The win takes the Magpies to THIRD in the Premier League standings, after a remarkable top flight run of five wins on the bounce , six in all competitions with the Carabao Cup final victory.
So we asked Grok, X’s AI tool, where each of the 20 Premier League teams would finish this season, with just six games left to play. And here’s where it thinks the Magpies will end their campaign.
1. Sunderland - 20th
Their return to the Premier League is likely to be brief. Promoted teams have historically struggled (e.g., Southampton’s 2024/25 relegation), and Sunderland’s squad may lack the quality to survive. | Getty Images
2. Burnley - 19th
Burnley’s promotion brings them back, but their 2023/24 relegation exposed defensive frailties. Simulations predict all promoted sides will struggle, and Burnley’s lack of top-tier depth could see them drop. | Getty Images
3. Leeds United - 18th
Leeds return to the Premier League for 2025/26, but data suggests promoted sides struggle, with all three projected to go down. Their attacking style may not translate against stronger opposition, leading to relegation. | Getty Images
4. Brentford - 17th
Brentford’s established status under Thomas Frank is a strength, but their reliance on key players like Bryan Mbeumo (if he stays) and a potential Frank departure to a bigger club could destabilize them. A 17th-place finish reflects caution. | Getty Images