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62% OF NEWCASTLE FANS THINK THEY WILL SECURE A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPOT

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Research undertaken by betting giants, 888 Sport, has asked Premier League fans to predict where their side will finish at the end of the season.

The 2022/23 season has now reached it’s half-way point, and it has been one which has already thrown up some surprise packages. With an unprecedented mid-season World Cup now out of the way, the focus is back on the clubs.

888Sport asked fans to predict where their club will finish this season, and it is extremely positive reading for Newcastle United fans, with a whopping 92% of fans thinking they will secure a top 6 finish. 62% of those think it will be Champions League qualification for The Magpies, and 19% are backing a top 2 finish.

Fans were also asked if their Manager is the right man to take the club forward, with an incredible 92% backing Eddie Howe. This was the join most of any fan base in the league, alongside Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp.

888 Sport also asked fans which position their club needs to strengthen in the January transfer window, with 42% of Newcastle fans voting for a new attacker. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak have been brilliant, but both have shown that injuries could be a problem down the line.

The survey was completed by 888 Sport as part of the Premier League End of Season Prediction campaign. To discover the findings for yourself, visit the 888 Sport website.