Newcastle United’s 2022-23 Premier League campaign started with a resounding win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The Magpies dominated possession and created all the chances - but it took a special strike from Fabian Schar to break the deadlock just before the hour-mark.
In truth, an opening day win for United never looked in doubt with Callum Wilson adding a second goal 12 minutes before the full-time whistle.
It’s still early days, of course, but the 2-0 victory has fuelled supporters’ excitement about what potentially lies ahead this season.
But where are Eddie Howe’s side predicted to finish at the end of the 22-23 Premier League campaign?
Well, United’s predicted finish has changed after the opening day win, having previously been predict
Data experts at FiveThirtyEight have crunched the numbers to give every team’s probability of winning the league, being promoted and being relegated.
With an explanation of how the model works HERE, here’s where data experts are tipping every team to finish and how many points they will get in the Premier League next season.
1. Manchester City - 86 points (same position)
Manchester City beat West Ham United 2-0 on the opening day of the campaign. | Getty Images
2. Liverpool - 78 points (same position)
Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by newly-pointed Fulham on the opening day of the season. | Getty Images
3. Chelsea - 73 points (same position)
A Jorginho penalty in first half injury time clinched an opening day victory at Everton. | Getty Images
4. Tottenham Hotspur - 67 points (same position)
Tottenham cruised to a 4-1 win against Southampton on the opening day of the season. | Getty Images