Eddie Howe’s men failed to lift the club’s first domestic trophy in 68 years after losing 2-0 to Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday. But the Magpies still have plenty to play for as they eye European football for next season.
Currently, United sit fifth in the top-flight table, four points below fourth place Tottenham Hotspur, though have two games in-hand. Reaching the Champions League is the ultimate goal but having not played in Europe in 10 years, you suspect Howe & Co would settle for either a Europa League or Conference League spot.
There are 15 games remaining... where will Newcastle finish? Here’s what ‘data experts’ FiveThirtyEight are predicting:
1. Southampton (20th) - 32 points (same position)
Current points total: 18. Photo: Stu Forster
2. AFC Bournemouth (19th) - 33 points (same position)
Current points total: 21. | Getty Images
3. Everton (18th) - 34 points (same position)
Current points total: 21. | Getty Images
4. Nottingham Forest (17th) - 37 points (down four positions
Current points total: 25. | Getty Images