Where Newcastle United are predicted to finish in the Premier League this season

The Magpies are looking for their second win of the season before the international break.
By Mark Carruthers
Published 13th Sep 2022, 11:40 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2022, 12:30 BST

Newcastle United will return to Premier League action this weekend when managerless Bournemouth make the long trip to St James Park.

The two sides are level on points with seven points from their opening six games of the season - but it is the Magpies who should be in a more positive frame of mind.

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With key players returning to fitness and new signing Alexander Isak up and running, Eddie Howe’s side will be keen to pick up a win that could take them into the top six of the table.

Pushing for a European spot has been discussed as a possible target for the Magpies this season - although many inside St James Park believed that could be a the next step in the progression of Howe’s side.

But where could United finish during their first full season under the Bournemouth manager?

NewcastleWorld enlists the help of stats experts FiveThirtyEight to assess where United and City will finish in the Premier League table.

20th: Nottingham Forest - 32 points

Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi celebrating what would be the winning goal against West Ham United last weekend.Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi celebrating what would be the winning goal against West Ham United last weekend.
Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi celebrating what would be the winning goal against West Ham United last weekend.

19th: Bournemouth - 34 points

18th: Everton - 39 points

Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Picture: NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty ImagesDominic Calvert-Lewin. Picture: NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images
Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Picture: NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images

17th: Leicester City - 41 points

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is wanted by Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is wanted by Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison is wanted by Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

16th: Fulham - 42 points

15th: Wolverhampton Wanderers - 43 points

14th: Southampton - 44 points

Played: 888, won: 274, drawn: 242, lost: 372, goal difference: -207, points: 1064Played: 888, won: 274, drawn: 242, lost: 372, goal difference: -207, points: 1064
Played: 888, won: 274, drawn: 242, lost: 372, goal difference: -207, points: 1064

13th: Leeds United - 45 points

GOOD START - Newcastle United target Jack Harrison is creating chances, assisting goals and scored one of his own for Leeds United against Chelsea. Pic: GettyGOOD START - Newcastle United target Jack Harrison is creating chances, assisting goals and scored one of his own for Leeds United against Chelsea. Pic: Getty
GOOD START - Newcastle United target Jack Harrison is creating chances, assisting goals and scored one of his own for Leeds United against Chelsea. Pic: Getty

12th: Aston Villa - 46 points

11th: West Ham United - 48 points

Emerson Palmieri of West Ham celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League group B match between West Ham United and FCSBEmerson Palmieri of West Ham celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League group B match between West Ham United and FCSB
Emerson Palmieri of West Ham celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League group B match between West Ham United and FCSB

10th: Crystal Palace - 49 points

9th: Brentford - 50 points

Ivan Toney during his hat-trick performance for Brentford against Leeds United. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.Ivan Toney during his hat-trick performance for Brentford against Leeds United. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.
Ivan Toney during his hat-trick performance for Brentford against Leeds United. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

8th: Newcastle United - 53 points

Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

7th: Brighton and Hove Albion - 60 points

6th: Manchester United - 61 points

5th: Chelsea - 64 points

4th: Arsenal - 68 points

3rd: Tottenham Hotspur - 69 points

2nd: Liverpool - 74 points

1st: Manchester City - 87 points

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