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:
9. Crystal Palace (12th) - 44 points (same position)
Current points total: 27. | Getty Images
10. Aston Villa (11th) - 49 points (same position)
Current points total: 31. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Chelsea (10th) - 53 points (same position)
Current points total: 31. | Getty Images
12. Fulham (9th) - 55 points (down three position)
Current points total: 39. | Getty Images