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Relegation Scramble: Six Clubs Vie to Avoid Premier League Drop
13 Feb
Summary
- Six clubs are fighting for 18th place, with the bottom two spots seemingly confirmed.
- Relegation carries immense financial damage, especially for established top-flight teams.
- West Ham, Spurs, Forest, Leeds, Brighton, and Palace are all at risk of dropping.
The Premier League's relegation fight is intensely competitive this season, with six clubs vying to avoid the final drop position. Unlike previous campaigns where the relegation battle was largely decided early, the current season sees the bottom two spots likely going to Wolves and Burnley, but the 18th place remains undecided.
Relegation poses severe financial consequences, especially for established clubs that have not planned for a drop. Teams like West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Crystal Palace are at risk. For instance, West Ham could see broadcast revenue halve, while Tottenham, with a substantial wage bill and commercial income, would face significant belt-tightening.
Leeds United's stadium development project hinges on top-flight status, and Crystal Palace's turnover could collapse without Premier League revenue. The urgency is palpable, with some clubs having recently changed head coaches. The final matches on May 24 will determine which club faces the grim reality of life outside the Premier League.
