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:
5. Leeds United (16th) - 38 points (up one position)
Current points total: 22. | Getty Images
6. Wolverhampton Wanderers (15th) - 39 points (same position)
Current points total: 24 | Getty Images
7. West Ham United (14th) - 41 points (up two positions)
Current points total: 23. | Getty Images
8. Leicester City (13th) - 42 points (up one position)
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