This is the simple equation for Newcastle United | OneFootball

The race for Premier League top six is on.

Only 24 days until we reach the end of this ‘interesting’ season.

After the results in the Premier League this midweek for Newcastle United and others, things getting tight.

Listed below are the updated general Premier League odds now available from the various bookies to finish top six this 2023/24 season:

4/6 Man U

2/1 Newcastle United

5/1 Chelsea

66/1 Brighton

500/1 West Ham

So what we are basically talking about, is three clubs fighting for the last remaining spot in the top six – Man U, Newcastle United and Chelsea.

These are all the remaining fixtures for the three clubs:

Saturday 27 April – Newcastle v Sheff Utd, Man U v Burnley, Aston Villa v Chelsea

Thursday 2 May – Chelsea v Tottenham

Saturday 4 May – Burnley v Newcastle

Sunday 5 May – Chelsea v West Ham

Monday 6 May – Crystal Palace v Man U

Saturday 11 May – Newcastle v Brighton, Forest v Chelsea

Sunday 12 May – Man U v Arsenal

Wednesday 15 May – Man U v Newcastle, Brighton v Chelsea

Sunday 19 May – Brentford v Newcastle, Brighton v Man U, Chelsea v Bournemouth

It is a simple equation, if Newcastle United win their last five matches, they are guaranteed sixth place, as they have such a superior goal difference already, plus winning all five games would ensure the NUFC GD got even better.

Personally, I think if Eddie Howe’s team draw against Man U and win the other four, then that would also ensure sixth place, as I can’t see Chelsea picking up more than 13 points.

Whilst if Newcastle United could beat Man U and win at least three of the other four, then that would also I believe give us sixth. As Chelsea aren’t picking up more than 12 points.

I think certainly now, of the three clubs, Newcastle have for sure the easiest run-in on paper. Man U away at Palace and Brighton, plus home to Arsenal. Whilst Chelsea have it even worse I think.