Alan Shearer has tipped Newcastle United to return to European football as he released his full predictions for the Premier League table for this upcoming season which kicks off on Friday night.
Shearer feels Newcastle’s lack of European games, which hampered us badly last season, could prove to be a big factor in the race for the top four which the legendary striker thinks will be a really tight one this year.
Newcastle still have work to do in the transfer window and a handful of players who are recovering from injuries, but the former Toon striker is very hopeful for what we could achieve in 2024/25, backing us to finish fourth.
Here’s his predicted table from 1-20, followed by his comments on the title, top four, European places and relegation battle:
“I think Liverpool will finish in the top four again. I’d be hopeful of Newcastle because they haven’t got European football to contend with this year so in terms of injuries and squad availability, that should help them. If they can get a free run then I’d be hopeful that Newcastle could finish fourth.
“There are other teams that will be challenging. I was impressed with Man United in the Community Shield. They looked really good and had the better chances – albeit Man City still had a few players out injured or still recovering from the Euros but I think it’ll be a really tight race for the top four.
“I think Spurs will challenge again. Dominic Solanke is a good signing for them. They paid a lot of money for him but he’s what they needed and he will help them kick on a little bit more as well.”
“It’s not rocket science to know that the three promoted teams will find it really difficult. Leicester might even have a punishment to face at some stage and if they do then it’ll be very difficult for them to survive in the Premier League.
“Everton and Bournemouth may find themselves in a tricky situation, along with Nottingham Forest. Wolves have had to sell the likes of Max Kilman and Pedro Neto too but as usual I think the newly-promoted sides Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester will find it difficult to stay up.”
Newcastle 4th , what a bellend.
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Palace will finish higher than Newcastle.
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