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:
5. Arsenal
Just one point, and place, behind their local rivals are Arsenal - who the experts feel will finish in fifth on 65 points. | Getty Images Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
6. Manchester United
60 points is the predicted final tally for Ralf Rangnick’s side - who have been hit-and-miss this term. | AFP via Getty Images
7. West Ham United
Impressive under David Moyes, the Hammers are in contention for a European place this term - and are being tipped to end the campaign on 59 points. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Wolves
53 points will be enough to secure Wolves a top-half finish, say the experts. | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney