The 2021/22 Premier League season is coming to a close and it’s safe to say that it’s been an eventful campaign for Newcastle United. There have been a number of changes at St James’ Park with new owners, a change of manager and several new faces added to the squad.
The club currently sit two places below their 12th placed finish last season with two games left to play - but does it matter where they finish this season given their new long-term ambitions? Newcastle finished 14 points off a place in the top half last season but have a much better chance this time around, with just two point separating them and Leicester City in 10th.
Newcastle can mathematically finish anywhere from 17th to 9th. There’s no doubt a place in the country’s top ten would show them in a more attractive light when it comes to potential transfer targets - as well as boost confidence within the existing squad ahead of the new season.
