Newcastle United
Current position: 8th.
For – It seems that when the Magpies aren’t competing in Europe they can challenge well in the league – as shown by their fifth place finish in 2011/12.
Alan Pardew has the team playing similarly to then and stars such as Yohan Cabaye and Loic Remy look like genuine Champions League players.
Against – When it comes to squad depth Newcastle are behind all these other competitors and they just don’t look like having the stamina to go the whole way.
Although the north east club have recorded strong victories over the Blues and United, at times it’s been the relegation form of last term as well – inconsistency will cost them in this race.
Predicted finish: 8th.
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