Every Premier League group not but mathematically protected from relegation

A relegation scrap for the ages is upon us, women and gents.

Half of the groups within the division aren’t mathematically protected with simply 4 video games (5 for some) remaining. While it is nearly unimaginable for a pair to go down, 5 groups look to be concerned in a dogfight that is destined to go right down to the wire.

Here’s an outline of the groups that would nonetheless technically get relegated to the second tier.

Current place: eleventh
Games performed: 34
Points: 40
Chance of getting relegated: <1%

Crystal Palace’s remaining fixtures

The Eagles had been in dire straits in the direction of the tip of Patrick Vieira’s tenure, and a few did not fancy previous Woy to work a lot magic after popping out of retirement.

The appointment of Hodgson, nonetheless, has confirmed to be a masterstroke. Only Manchester City, Newcastle and Liverpool have taken extra factors from their earlier six video games than Palace which has alleviated any relegation fears.

Hodgson’s Eagles are enjoying with a south London swagger, and also you’d again them to take factors away from every of their remaining 4 video games.

Current place: twelfth
Games performed: 33
Points: 39
Chance of getting relegated: <1%

Chelsea’s remaining fixtures

Chelsea followers have Thomas Tuchel to thank that they are not in the course of the relegation scrap proper now.

If the Premier League started when Graham Potter took over, the Blues could be sitting in 18th having picked up simply 20 factors from 23 video games. The arrival of Frank Lampard has not lifted spirits and his aspect presently appear like the poorest within the division.

While relegation stays extremely unlikely, it is arduous to envisage Chelsea selecting up many factors earlier than the season attracts to an in depth.

Current place: thirteenth
Games performed: 34
Points: 39
Chance of getting relegated: <1%

Bournemouth’s remaining fixtures

Bournemouth will leapfrog Chelsea within the desk with victory over the Blues and sure render themselves mathematically protected from relegation.

Gary O’Neil has coached masterfully since incomes the job full-time, with many, even up till lately, backing the Cherries to instantly return to the second tier.

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Current place: 14th
Games performed: 34
Points: 37
Chance of getting relegated: <1%

Wolves’ remaining fixtures

A tricky conclusion to the season beckons for Wolves, however they’ve absolutely completed sufficient to protect their standing as a Premier League.

While Julen Lopetegui maybe hasn’t had the revolutionary affect of Unai Emery at Aston Villa, the Spaniard has nonetheless established some stability at Molineux (he writes after they fell to a 6-0 thrashing at Brighton).

Their present buffer over the underside three is seven factors, so they need to solely require a few factors from their closing 4 video games to ensure security. They’ll probably not even want these, nonetheless.

Current place: fifteenth
Games performed: 34
Points: 34
Chance of getting relegated: 1%

West Ham’s remaining fixtures

West Ham have all the time been thought to be too proficient to go down, and it appears to be like like they’ve completed sufficient to allay fears of succumbing to the drop. The Hammers picked up huge wins in April in opposition to Fulham and Bournemouth, all whereas denting Arsenal’s title hopes by drawing 2-2 with the Gunners on the London Stadium.

They’ve performed a recreation fewer than their relegation rivals, however their run-in is hard with video games Manchester United and Brentford. David Moyes’ aspect will definitely have an enormous say in who goes down, although, as they face Leeds and Leicester of their closing two video games of the season.

Current place: sixteenth
Games performed: 34
Points: 30
Chance of getting relegated: 28%

Leicester’s remaining fixtures

Ah, communicate of the satan. Leicester’s latest upsurge has left supporters hopeful, and so they’re upcoming bout at Fulham is large contemplating in addition they face Liverpool and Newcastle earlier than the season’s out.

Victory at Craven Cottage can be large for his or her survival hopes, in any other case they will probably be needing factors on the ultimate day in opposition to West Ham to remain up.

Current place: seventeenth
Games performed: 34
Points: 30
Chance of getting relegated: 58%

Leeds’ remaining fixtures

Leeds have turned to flee artist Sam Allardyce with 4 video games remaining. Their present state of affairs simply exterior the drop zone is ominous, and their run-in is much from easy.

A visit to City beckons earlier than they host Newcastle. West Ham, who is probably not protected by the point they face off, and Tottenham, maybe chasing European soccer, spherical off Leeds’ season.

The Yorkshire outfit had been nothing wanting porous beneath Javi Gracia, and Big Sam’s first process will undoubtedly be shoring up his defence.

Current place: 18th
Games performed: 34
Points: 30
Chance of getting relegated: 53%

Nottingham Forest’s remaining fixtures

Defeat at Brentford was nothing wanting excruciating for Steve Cooper and Forest supporters, however the membership’s latest performances will undoubtedly give many hope they’ll stay within the high flight for one more 12 months.

Forest have opted to stay with Cooper amid a mightily tough season, and the Welshman can be determined the vindicate the house owners’ religion.

They’ve received winnable video games in opposition to Southampton and Chelsea, sure, Chelsea. Four factors from these could be large earlier than they host title-chasers Arsenal on the penultimate matchday.

Overall, their run-in is kinder than most.

Current place: nineteenth
Games performed: 34
Points: 29
Chance of getting relegated: 62%

Everton’s remaining fixtures

It’s absolutely going to come back right down to their closing two video games. Everton tackle Brighton and Man City of their subsequent two video games earlier than they shut the season out in opposition to Wolves and Bournemouth – two sides that can absolutely be protected by the point they face the Toffees.

The return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin will help Everton’s possibilities of survival, with Sean Dyche needing to mastermind a few classic performances on the ultimate two matchdays. The Goodison Park trustworthy absolutely will not let their aspect go down ought to they should win on the ultimate day?

Current place: twentieth
Games performed: 34
Points: 24
Chance of getting relegated: 98%

Southampton’s remaining fixtures

Southampton are down, people. Regroup and rebuild.