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.
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.
5. Arsenal - 63 points (same position)
Perfect start for Arsenal, who beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday night.
6. Brighton and Hove Albion - 56 points (up two positions)
Brighton shocked Manchester United with a 2-1 win to ruin Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge.
7. Manchester United - 54 points (down one position)
Far from the ideal start for Erik ten Hag, with pundits already tipping another season of struggle for Man United.
8. Aston Villa - 52 points (down two positions)
Villa were initially predicted to finish 7th but a 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Bournemouth has changed that.