Which clubs can be relegated from the Premier League?
How will things look for next season in the Premier League? It's all gotten very simple for the relegation picture as Sheffield United are going down and only one of three other teams will remain in the top flight.
The Championship has simplified itself as well, but let's leave promotion for another post as longtime PL mainstays continue to jockey for a place back in the top flight (Welcome back, Leicester City!).
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As stated, Sheffield United are down, while Burnley are playing much better and have hope despite being in a bad place. Luton Town and Nottingham Forest are in nervy territory.
Everton have overcome their points deductions to find safety, while Forest would love to get any of its points deduction back.
So what matches are left for the three teams currently closest to the drop, and how worried should each be?
Relegated
Sheffield United (20th place, 16 points)
Bad. And blamed by the boss.
Remaining fixtures: Forest (H), Everton (A), Tottenham (H)
Which clubs can be relegated from the Premier League?
Burnley (19th place, 24 points, three matches left)
It's difficult to be the vibes team while also below the line, but Burnley have only lost once since early March and boast a 2W-5D-1L record which includes a surprising draw with Manchester United last time out. Newcastle and Tottenham are tough, tough asks but if Forest keep skidding the Clarets could just need a Week 38 win over Forest to stay up and complete their great escape. Vincent Kompany's managerial star seems bright.
Remaining fixtures: Newcastle (H), Tottenham (A), Forest (H)
Luton Town (18th place, 25 points, three matches left)
Rob Edwards' Hatters fight, and they fight hard. You could say it's difficult to be a Hatters' hater. There are some points left on the board, for sure, but remember that the numbers say Luton need more than things appear given Everton's plight being more about a points punishment than performance. The run-in is relatively favorable and the Hatters will host an Everton side that could be coasting after sealing promotion, then go to inconsistent West Ham, and finish with a Fulham who are playing out the string.
Remaining fixtures: Everton (H), West Ham (A), Fulham (H)
Hold the door
Nottingham Forest (17th place, 26 points, three matches left)
Yep, Forest are in the Hodor spot with four matches to play, the first of which is a very challenging visit from title-seeking Manchester City on Sunday. Beating relegated Sheffield United away should be a thing, but relegated teams sometimes play freely and surprise after confirming the drop. Chelsea at City Ground could go either way. Getting a point or three from any of those fixtures would be massive to avoid going to Burnley with safety unsealed in Week 38.
Remaining fixtures: Man City (H), Sheffield United (A), Chelsea (H), Burnley (A)
