Expect the unexpected. If last Sunday told us anything about this season, it’s that. Very few expected Newcastle United to win the Carabao Cup, but they put in a performance like few others this campaign to walk home with their first domestic silverware in 70 years.
With 10 games left to play - six of which are at home - it makes you wonder what’s in store for the rest of the Premier League season? European football is already secured, but a return to the Champions League would ensure some financial freedoms the UEFA Conference League, which is what Newcastle have qualified for already, won’t.
Will the Wembley win inspire an end-of-season push for the top four, or five as it’s likely to be - or will it be after the lord mayor’s show and will the win see a drop off at the end of the campaign? Well, we asked AI tool Grok for its opinion - and here’s what it came up with.
5. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 16th
Wolves’ 2024/25 season has seen them climb from relegation fears, but losing stars like Matheus Cunha could hurt. A lower mid-table finish is likely unless they reinvest wisely. | Wolves via Getty Images
6. Fulham - 15th
Fulham’s stability under Marco Silva ensures a mid-table finish. Their 2024/25 form suggests they can compete but lack the firepower for a European push. | Getty Images
7. Bournemouth - 14th
Bournemouth’s 2024/25 season has been impressive, with their press and Antoine Semenyo’s form earning praise. A ninth-place finish is possible, but maintaining that level with key departures will be tough. | Getty Images
8. Crystal Palace - 13th
Palace’s strong 2024/25 under Oliver Glasner, driven by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 33 goals over two seasons, suggests a stable mid-table finish. Their attacking flair could push them higher, but depth issues may cap their ceiling. | Getty Images