Premier League relegation battle analysed: who will fall? | Soccer News
The Premier League‘s battle for survival continued on Wednesday as Norwich drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace – but which team is best placed to avoid the fall?
Only five points separate the five teams at the bottom of the table – and the Burnley basement boys have at least one game less on their rivals.
Improved results for Norwich – now three games unbeaten following their draw with Crystal Palace – and Newcastle saw Everton, who slipped to defeat at St James’ Park in Frank Lampard’s Premier League opener in charge, dragged into a relegation tumble. For Newcastle, however, it was a confidence-boosting victory that lifted them out of the relegation zone.
Burnley dropped four safety points after Newcastle’s victory and their own draw at Turf Moor against Manchester United, but that could well prove to be a crucial point for Sean Dyche’s side. Meanwhile, Watford slipped to defeat at West Ham, leaving Roy Hodgson still in search of his first win since taking over at Vicarage Road.
Here we take a look at the state of the game, odds and key fixtures as the relegation picture heats up…
Everton
Position: 16th
Games played: 21
Points: 19
Current form: DLLLL
Next meeting : London (h)
Sky Bet Relegation Odds: 9/2
Main facilities to note: February 26: Man City (h), March 19: Watford (a), April 23: Liverpool (a)
Newcastle
Newcastle have signed four players in the January transfer window
Position: 17th
Games played: 22
Points: 18
Current form: LDDWW
Next meeting : Villa Aston (h)
Sky Bet Relegation Odds: 9/4
Main facilities to note: March 12: Chelsea (a), April 23: Norwich (a), April 30: Liverpool (a), May 7: Man City (a), May 22: Burnley (a)
Norwich
Norwich set up a three-match unbeaten streak
Position: 18th
Games played: 22
Points: 17
Current form: LLLWWD
Next meeting : Manville (h)
Sky Bet Relegation Odds: 1/7
Main facilities to note: February 12: Man City (h), February 19: Liverpool (a), April 9: Burnley (h), April 16: Man Utd (a), April 23: Newcastle (h), May 22: Tottenham (h)
watford
Watford should appoint Roy Hodgson
Position: 19th
Games played: 22
Points: 15
Next meeting : Brighton
Current form: LDLDL
Sky Bet Relegation Odds: 1/4
Main facilities to note: February 26: Man Utd (a), April 2: Liverpool (a), April 23: Man City (a), April 30: Burnley (a), May 22: Chelsea (a), TBA: Burnley (a),
Burnley
Maxwel Cornet will be key to Burnley’s chances of survival
Position: 20th
Games played: 20
Points: 14
Next meeting : Liverpool (h)
Current form: LLDDD
Sky Bet Relegation Odds: 4/9
Main facilities to note: February 13: Liverpool (h), March 5: Chelsea (h), April 2: Man City (h), April 9: Norwich (a), April 30: Watford (a), May 22: Newcastle (h), TBA : Watford (h)