Newcastle's 2015-16 Season: Our Predictions Ahead Of The Campaign

3. How Will The Magpies Fare In The FA Cup?

And what about the FA Cup? Will Newcastle finally enjoy another decent run in a competition they have such a rich history in? Or which round will they fall in during Steve McClaren's debut campaign? Chris' Prediction: Semi-Finals It's time Newcastle finally throw off the Mike Ashley shackles and dive head-first into the FA Cup. A kind draw (for once) will see the Magpies sneak through to the final four, but Arsenal will reach a third-successive final by breaking Geordie hearts at Wembley - just as they did in May 1998... Ross' Prediction: Quarter-Finals They'll give it a right good go after what McClaren said on BBC Radio Newcastle, but the Quarter-Finals will be Newcastle's limit. Perennial nearly men, that's what the Magpies - and McClaren in the past few years - are. Matt's Prediction: Fourth Round The pressure is really on McClaren to reach the latter stages. He'll squeeze past a League One side in the Third Round but a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park will remind the ex-England boss that, just because you say you're going to try in the cup competitions, doesn't mean you will then automatically reach the final.