And now they are preparing for their first home game of the season, with Premier League champions Liverpool the visitors to St James’ Park.
Newcastle versus Liverpool has long been recognised as a Premier League classic but Monday night has the potential to eclipse ties that have fallen before. The ongoing Alexander Isak saga has created a huge tension between both clubs, and that is expected to result in a feisty and high-tempered affair under the lights at St James’ Park.
But the visit of Liverpool is just one game in a very long campaign, and while Eddie Howe’s side will be desperate to get one over the Scousers, like they did at Wembley in March, the result won’t define their season.
In a world where statistics dominate the football agenda, British gurus Opta have emerged as the leading stat geeks in an increasingly crowded field. An official Premier League partnership - as well as the internet explosion - saw them become a trusted source for everything you never needed to know about the beautiful game.
Now, an Opta-powered supercomputer has predicted the outcome of the 2025-26 Premier League.
1. Burnley (20th) - 35 points
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2. Sunderland (19th) - 35 points
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3. Leeds United (18th) - 39 points
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4. West Ham United (17th) - 40 points
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