Luton Town – So Now It Is Any Two From Three
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With the 2023/2024 season drawing to a close, the relegation battle is finally starting to take shape.
Despite being deducted points, on two separate occasions, Everton’s win over their local rivals, Liverpool, allied with a victory they achieved at the weekend, against Nottingham Forest, appears to have guaranteed that the Toffees will be playing Premier League football next season.
Similarly Sheffield United, after losing at Manchester United, are staring at the drop knowing unless they beat Newcastle United, at St James Park, this weekend, they will be confirmed as an EFL Championship side next season.
Therefore, with two relegation places still available, it is a case of any two from the following three that will join Sheffield United in the EFL Championship for the 2024/2025 season – Burnley, Luton Town and Nottingham Forest, although the upcoming points deduction appeal Forest have launched may play a part in the relegation outcome.
So, with each team having FOUR games left to play, as shown below:
Burnley
• Manchester United (a)
• Newcastle United (h)
• Tottenham Hotspur (a)
• Nottingham Forest (h)
Luton Town
• Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
• Everton (h)
• West Ham United (a)
• Fulham (h)
Nottingham Forest
• Manchester City (h)
• Sheffield United (a)
• Chelsea (h)
• Burnley (a)
Who do you reckon is doomed for the drop?
Before deciding, perhaps we should look at the recent form of the three clubs, looking back at the last six Premier Legue fixtures.
With 18 points available from those last six fixtures, the situation looks as thus:
• Burnley – 9 points
• Luton Town – 4 points
• Nottingham Forest – 6 points
Now, normally, 40 points is considered to be the safety target but, this season it could be as low as 34, so, taking a deep breath, who is your money on?
Who Will Be Relegated With Sheffield United?
Burnley and Luton Town!
Burnley and Nottingham Forest!
Nottingham Forest and Luton Town!
COYH
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