Sitting seven points below the top five, the Magpies face an uphill battle as they look to secure Champions League or any kind of European qualification.
An up-and-down season so far had left supporters crying out for some fresh blood in January but when the window officially shut last night, Newcastle’s arrivals count stayed at zero.
The pressure is on Eddie Howe to get the best out of what he’s got and part of that is to get his summer signings firing, with the likes of Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey still leaving a lot to be desired.
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.
Opta have predicted how the 2025-26 Premier League table will finish following the January transfer window:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers (20th) - 20 points
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2. Burnley (19th) - 28 points
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3. West Ham United (18th) -34 points
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4. Leeds United (17th) - 42 points
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