Premier League teams relegated 2023/24: Which clubs are joining Sheffield United in going down to EFL … – Sporting News
The battle to avoid the drop from the Premier League in 2024 has reached a critical stage.
With the bottom six teams each having only four games remaining as of April 27, points have become more precious than ever as the pressure mounts on those struggling for survival.
Sheffield United have long looked doomed, but there is still the prospect of one or two great escapes, while even Everton, celebrating so boisterously in midweek, were not quite safe heading into matchday 35.
The Toffees and Nottingham Forest are also in the midst of contesting Premier League points deductions, adding another layer to a fascinating scrap at the foot of the table.
The Sporting News is keeping a close watch on the race for survival over these final matchdays, culminating in the final day of the Premier League season on May 19.
Who will drop into the EFL Championship, and who will spend at least another season at the top table of English football? We’ll find out soon enough.
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As of April 27, Sheffield United are the only team whose relegation from the Premier League is confirmed. Their 5-1 loss to Newcastle United means they cannot now avoid dropping into the Championship.
*Standings correct after matches on April 27, 2024
R = relegated
*Probabilities via The Analyst from April 26
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After the end of play on April 27, Sheffield United were the only team whose relegation was confirmed. Luton Town’s loss to Wolves meant Brentford became safe, so the relegation scrap was then between just five teams.
Opta’s supercomputer gave Sheffield United a 99.99 percent chance of relegation as they headed into the final four games of the season. They went into halftime of their game away to Newcastle with the scores at 1-1, but a second-half collapse saw their Premier League status ended by a 5-1 defeat.
Burnley’s upturn in form (just one defeat in eight league matches) has given them hope of survival when all seemed lost. They looked to be heading for a 1-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford before a late penalty saw them claim what could be a valuable point.
Next up are daunting games against Newcastle and Tottenham. If they can keep their heads above water over those matches, they will face a potentially do-or-die final game against Nottingham Forest.
Luton started matchday 35 just a point from safety, but a 2-1 loss to a Wolves side whose season is petering out was a bitter blow. Next up are games with Everton, West Ham, and Fulham. That match with the Toffees on May 3 could be critical.
Forest’s 2-0 loss to Everton was potentially significant in their survival bid, although their fate remains in their hands: win their remaining games, and they are definitely safe. Their last four matches see them face title-hopefuls Manchester City, a remarkably inconsistent Chelsea, and two of the current bottom three. Beating Sheffield United and Burnley could be enough to see them stay up, but they would need help elsewhere.
Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and Liverpool meant Everton were almost there. They faced Brentford at home on April 27 after earlier results confirmed the Bees’ safety, which was another bonus. A rather tame match ended in a 1-0 win for the Toffees, securing their survival for another season.
Brentford’s safety was secured when Luton Town lost to Wolves and Burnley drew with Manchester United. Their match at Everton became something of a formality, with their focus now turning towards next season.
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Joe is Senior Editor (Football) at Sporting News.
