Two games. Four points. Not many expected Newcastle United to make a bright start to the new Premier League season following a summer of major change.
Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have gone, and so too has Eddie Howe. But under Matthias Jaissle, a young Magpies squad are threatening to prove their doubters wrong,
United were seconds away from beating Liverpool on the opening day but a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty forced them to settle for a point. But there was no denying Jaissle’s side at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening as second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa clinched a 2-0 victory.
Two down, 36 matches to go. Where will Newcastle end up this season? Premier League data experts Opta have predicted how the 2026-27 table will finish. Take a look below:
9. Harvey Barnes - 7
Some heavy touches in the final third prevented him from really testing Antonin Kinsky. Again worked hard for the team. | Getty Images
10. Joe Willock - 7
Typically brought energy to the number 10 role. | Getty Images
11. Yoane Wissa - 8
Done a lot of excellent work in possession and scored a goal his last two performances have deserved. | Getty Images
12. Nick Woltemade (on for Willock, 71) - 7
Held the ball up well. Claimed an assist after heading Lewis Hall’s corner into Wissa’s path. | Getty Images