It’s been some run, but now it’s over.
As Newcastle United looked to make it a historic 10 wins out of 10, their wings were clipped by Andoni Iraola’s AFC Bournemouth.
A hat-trick from son of former NUFC striker Patrick Kluivert, Justin, and a late one from the outstanding Milos Kerkez, ensured the Magpies lost for the first time since the early December capitulation at Brentford.
Not only did the result end a ten-game sequence in all competitions, it also brought to an end a six-game winning run in the league, which has seen United climb from 12th to fourth in the table.
But what does the result really mean for the Magpies’ season as a whole? We asked AI tool ‘Grok’ where each team would finish come May this season - and the result may well surprise.
1. Sunderland - 20th
Their return to the Premier League is likely to be brief. Promoted teams have historically struggled (e.g., Southampton’s 2024/25 relegation), and Sunderland’s squad may lack the quality to survive. | Getty Images
2. Burnley - 19th
Burnley’s promotion brings them back, but their 2023/24 relegation exposed defensive frailties. Simulations predict all promoted sides will struggle, and Burnley’s lack of top-tier depth could see them drop. | Getty Images
3. Leeds United - 18th
Leeds return to the Premier League for 2025/26, but data suggests promoted sides struggle, with all three projected to go down. Their attacking style may not translate against stronger opposition, leading to relegation. | Getty Images
4. Brentford - 17th
Brentford’s established status under Thomas Frank is a strength, but their reliance on key players like Bryan Mbeumo (if he stays) and a potential Frank departure to a bigger club could destabilize them. A 17th-place finish reflects caution. | Getty Images