The 2024-25 season is well and truly in the rear-view mirror as Newcastle United begin preparations for a Premier League and Champions League. With the Magpies embarking on a European adventure and bitter rivals Sunderland a top-flight club again, one could be forgiven for thinking they had woken up in 2002.
Leeds United are also back in the big time to give the fixture list a more localised feel. Last year, Newcastle fans travelled further than any set of supporters in Premier League history, with seven London clubs and three on the south coast.
That did now, however, stop them from roaring their side on all the way to Champions League qualification. Newcastle will be looking to achieve the same feat after, hopefully, a summer of incomings at St James’ Park.
It is too early to predict what will happen next season given the transfer window has barely been open. So for a bit of fun, we let AI do the work for us. Here is what Grok expects the Premier League table to look like next May.
21. 1st: Liverpool (88 points, +42GD)
Grok's explanation: Liverpool’s dominant 2024/25 season, securing the title with a +44.8 xG difference, suggests they’ll remain favourites. Arne Slot’s squad, potentially bolstered by signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, should maintain their edge. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images