The Premier League relegation battle is heating up as we approach the final stretch of the season. With just a handful of games left, every point matters for the teams fighting to avoid the drop. Mostbet brings you an in-depth analysis of each team’s chances, their remaining fixtures, and key players who could make the difference between survival and relegation.
The Current Relegation Picture
The bottom half of the Premier League table is tighter than ever, with multiple teams separated by just a few points. Here’s a breakdown of the clubs in danger and what they need to do to stay up.
West Bromwich Albion: The Tough Road Ahead
Current Position: 14th (33 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Crystal Palace (A), Liverpool (H), Man Utd (A), Newcastle (A), Chelsea (H), Arsenal (A)
Average Opponent Rank: 6th
West Brom looked safe just a few weeks ago, but a dismal run of five defeats in six matches has dragged them back into the scrap. Tony Pulis’ side faces the toughest run-in of any relegation-threatened team, with matches against four top-six sides.
Key Insight:
- Charlie Nicholas (Football Analyst): “West Brom could be vulnerable. Their next game against Palace won’t be easy, and then they face Liverpool and Man Utd. The only ‘soft’ fixture is Newcastle away.”
Aston Villa: Benteke’s Heroics Keep Hope Alive
Current Position: 15th (32 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Man City (A), Everton (H), West Ham (H), Southampton (A), Burnley (H)
Average Opponent Rank: 9.8
Aston Villa’s resurgence under Tim Sherwood has been fueled by Christian Benteke’s incredible form (8 goals in 6 games). Their survival could hinge on home matches against Everton, West Ham, and Burnley.
Key Insight:
- Tim Sherwood: “We’re not safe yet, but we believe we can stay up. Benteke is our talisman, and we need him to keep delivering.”
Sunderland: A Mountain to Climb
Current Position: 16th (29 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Stoke (A), Southampton (H), Everton (A), Leicester (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (A)
Average Opponent Rank: 8.3
Sunderland’s 4-1 thrashing by Crystal Palace was a reality check. With games against Arsenal and Chelsea still to come, Dick Advocaat’s men need points fast.
Key Insight:
- Paul Merson (Sky Sports Pundit): “I don’t know where Sunderland’s next win is coming from. Their fixtures are brutal.”
Hull City: A Slippery Slope
Current Position: 17th (28 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Crystal Palace (A), Liverpool (H), Arsenal (H), Burnley (H), Tottenham (A), Man Utd (H)
Average Opponent Rank: 8th
Hull’s six-game winless streak has put them in serious trouble. The home clash against Burnley could be decisive.
Key Insight:
- Alan McInally: “Hull’s fixtures are a nightmare. They’re not scoring, and Palace, Liverpool, and Arsenal won’t make it easy.”
QPR: Running Out of Time
Current Position: 18th (26 points)
Remaining Fixtures: West Ham (H), Liverpool (A), Man City (A), Newcastle (H), Leicester (A)
Average Opponent Rank: 10.4
QPR’s late loss to Chelsea was a huge blow. They must capitalize on winnable games against West Ham and Newcastle.
Key Insight:
- Chris Ramsey: “We need to show the same fight as we did against West Brom and Villa. Every point counts now.”
QPR: Running Out of Time
Burnley: The Dark Horse
Current Position: 19th (26 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Everton (A), Leicester (H), West Ham (A), Hull (A), Stoke (H), Aston Villa (A)
Average Opponent Rank: 13.8
Burnley have the easiest run-in on paper. If they beat Leicester and Hull, they could pull off a great escape.
Key Insight:
- Sean Dyche: “We believe in our quality. The next few games will define our season.”
Leicester City: The Late Surge
Current Position: 20th (25 points)
Remaining Fixtures: Swansea (H), Burnley (A), Chelsea (H), Newcastle (H), Southampton (H), Sunderland (A), QPR (H)
Average Opponent Rank: 11.4
Back-to-back wins have reignited Leicester’s survival hopes. Their final two games against Sunderland and QPR could be decisive.
Key Insight:
- Nigel Pearson: “We’re not out of it yet. If we keep this momentum, we can stay up.”
Final Verdict: Who Will Survive?
The relegation battle is far from over, but based on fixtures and form, Mostbet predicts:
- Likely to Stay Up: Aston Villa, Burnley
- In Serious Danger: Sunderland, Hull, QPR
- The Wildcard: Leicester
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