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:
13. Brentford (8th) - 56 points (up one position)
Current points total: 35. | Getty Images
14. Brighton & Hove Albion (7th) - 62 points (up one position)
Current points total: 35. | Getty Images
15. Liverpool (6th) - 63 points (up one position)
Current points total: 36. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Newcastle United (5th) - 64 points (same position)
Current points total: 41 | Getty Images