The survival battle in the English Premier League promises to be exceptionally intense this season.
A whole group of teams finds themselves in the relegation zone or just above it.
Among the underdogs are both long-time strugglers of the championship and clubs that have recently surprised with their performances.
Among the main contenders for relegation are teams like Sheffield United, Luton, Burnley, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Everton.
These teams are actively fighting for survival, but their chances are quite slim.
The bookmaker Mostbet UZ has already identified the main outsiders of the season.
Try to predict which of the Premier League teams will be able to retain their spot in the strongest European football championship.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United undeniably proves to be the leading candidate for relegation from the
Premier League this season. The team firmly holds the last 20th place in the standings, having secured only two victories in 24 rounds.
With a total of 13 points, Sheffield is 7 points behind the safety zone. Changes in the coaching staff have not yet yielded the desired results – with Chris Wilder replacing Paul Heckingbottom, the team won only two matches with five defeats and two draws.
The recent 3-1 victory over Luton brings some optimism, but overall Sheffield’s prospects are very bleak.
Without significant reinforcements in all lines during the winter transfer window, the chances of retaining their spot in the elite are minimal.
Burnley
After a triumphant return to the Premier League under Vincent Kompany’s leadership,
Burnley is facing serious difficulties in the current season.
The team occupies the penultimate 19th place, with only 13 points after 24 rounds.
Burnley has not won in 6 consecutive matches since the victory over Fulham before Christmas.
During this time, there were defeats to Liverpool (twice), Aston Villa, and Manchester City, as well as draws with Luton and Fulham, despite a 2-0 advantage in the last match.
These results show that Burnley is struggling to adapt to the level of the Premier League.
Without strengthening all lines, the team’s chances of survival are extremely low.
Everton
Everton, for the second consecutive time, is on the brink of relegation from the Premier
League. Last season, the club was saved only by a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the final day. However, this year’s situation looks even more dramatic.
Due to a deduction of 10points, Everton is in the relegation zone, occupying the 18th place after 24 rounds.
Despite four consecutive victories after the punishment, the club remains winless in the last 7matches.
Three consecutive draws, including a dramatic point against Tottenham, slightly improved Everton’s position, but the prospects are still uncertain.
Luton
Luton Town, recently promoted to the Premier League, is also in the risk group.
The team, which has never played in the top division since its creation, is unlikely to establish itself in the elite for a long time.
After 24 rounds, Luton is in 17th place, one point clear of the relegation zone.
Despite a successful series of 3 wins in the last 6 matches, including a crushing victory over Brighton with a score of 4-0, the team’s overall statistics leave much to be desired.
The recent 3-1 defeat to Sheffield again pushed Luton into the dangerous zone. To stay in the Premier League, the team needs to urgently strengthen all lines and prepare
for a desperate battle for survival.
Nottingham Forest
After an unsuccessful previous season, Nottingham Forest once again finds itself in the direct relegation zone from the Premier League.
The change of coach – Steve Cooper’s
dismissal and the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo – has not yet brought a stable improvement in results.
After victories over Newcastle (3-1) and Manchester United (2-1), Forest climbed
out of the relegation zone, but then followed 3 defeats in 4 matches against Brentford,
Arsenal, and Newcastle.
As a result, Nottingham is in 16th place, ahead of the relegation zone by only 2 points.
Without serious strengthening of defense and attack in the winter transfer window, the team’s prospects in the Premier League remain uncertain.
Brentford
One of the surprises of this season is Brentford’s inclusion in the direct relegation zone from the Premier League.
After finishing 13th in the debut season and 9th last year, Thomas Frank’s team unexpectedly finds itself in danger.
After a defeat to Luton in early December,
Brentford lost 5 consecutive matches – to Brighton, Sheffield United, Aston Villa,
Wolverhampton, and Crystal Palace.
Despite occasional victories, overall the results leave much to be desired. From the 14th place and trailing the relegation zone by 6 points, Brentford urgently needs to accumulate points to avoid a shocking relegation at the end of the season.
