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Big Leeds United boost in Champions League race as Opta predicts Premier League table with Man Utd, Newcastle & Everton final points & position

Leeds United are now being talked about for Europe following Monday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Big Leeds United boost in Champions League race as Opta predicts Premier League table with Man Utd, Newcastle & Everton final points & position

Leeds United are now being talked about for Europe following Monday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United.

Leeds United’s excellent start to the Premier League season continued with a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday night. A Lewis Miley own-goal was quickly followed by efforts from Jayden Bogle and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with Noah Okafor netting a fourth on the hour mark.

Opta certainly think it’s possible, with their updated predicted Premier League table increasing Leeds’ position, expected points tally and Champions League chances following Monday's win. Take a look below to see where Farke’s side have been backed to finish.

Predicted points: 80 | Title probability: 56.9% | John Walton/PA Wire

Predicted points: 75 | Title probability: 32.2%

Predicted points: 60 | Title probability: 3.1% | AFP via Getty Images

Predicted points: 58 | Title probability: 2% | AFP via Getty Images

Predicted points: 56 | Champions League probability: 25.2% | Getty Images

Predicted points: 55 | Champions League probability: 22.2% | David Davies/PA Wire

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It was published on September 15, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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