This is where Newcastle United will finish in the Premier League after Leeds win - according to the experts
Where will Newcastle United finish at the end of the Premier League season?
Newcastle United’s win at Leeds United bolstered their bid to climb away from relegation danger - but what do the experts think of their survival chances?
Jonjo Shelvey’s late strike was enough for the Magpies to claim a vital three points at Elland Road, with Norwich City’s win against Watford on Friday having upped the ante at the bottom of the table.
It was undoubtedly a big result for Newcastle, but what does it mean for their hopes of remaining in the Premier League?
The data experts at FiveThirtyEight have crunched the numbers using their unique formula and have delivered their prediction on how the Premier League season will finish.
So where do they have Newcastle United finishing? We take a look at their predicted table in full, to see what their forecasts mean for the Magpies and their relegation rivals:
1. This is where Newcastle United will finish in the Premier League
Heavy favourites to win the league, City are being tipped to end the campaign on 93 points.
2. Liverpool
The Reds are set to be Manchester City’s biggest challengers - but the experts believe they will end the campaign well adrift on 83 points.
3. Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel’s side will end the campaign in third place and on 75 points, if the experts are correct.
4. Tottenham Hotspur
The experts believe that the final space in the top four will be taken by Spurs, who are being tipped to end on 66 points.