We’re well past the halfway point of the season and we look set for an exciting battle to avoid the drop – so check out all the Premier League odds on the Paddy Power website and app.
Last season, for the first time since 1998, all three promoted teams dropped straight back down to the Championship, but how will the new sides fair this time?
The newly-promoted trio of Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are struggling to keep their heads above water, but established side Wolves are also in poor form to keep things interesting.
Here’s a rundown of the teams that are in the fight.
Southampton
It’s no surprise that the Championship play-off winners are the favourites to go down – and they’ve already swung the axe on Russell Martin after a terrible start.
They have some Premier League experience in their squad, but they look doomed and will need to a string a significant run of wins together if they are to survive.
Quite frankly, it would be the greatest comeback since Lazarus if they avoid the drop.
Next Fixture: Brighton (H) Sat. Feb 22- 15:00
Leicester City
Not only did they lose their manager from last season’s Championship-winning campaign, but Leicester also saw key midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall follow Enzo Maresca to Chelsea.
The Foxes appointed a well-established coach in the form of Steve Cooper, but they are now on their second manager of the campaign after firing the ex-Nottingham Forest gaffer.
Can new boss Rudd van Nistelrooy fire Leicester to safety? It’s looking unlikely with only 17 points on the board from 25 games.
Next Fixture: Brentford (H) Fri. Feb 21 – 20:00
Ipswich Town
Ipswich were the surprise package in the second tier last season earning back-to-back promotions under highly-rated manager Kieran McKenna.
The Northern Irishman has coaching experience in the Premier League with Manchester United, but his budget is dwarfed by big-spending rivals.
They have been the best of the promoted trio, although they need to kick on if they want to stay up.
Next Fixture: Tottenham (H) Sat. Feb 22 – 15:00
Wolves
Wolves were one of the most surprising sides in the Premier League last season, finishing 10th under Gary O’Neil, despite being tipped to struggle.
While they weren’t expected to be in too much bother this time around, their season has been a bit of a nightmare, with just 19 points registered from 25 games.
O’Neil paid the price and Vitor Pereira is tasked with leading the club to safety, but he has not made much of an impact.
Next Fixture: Bournemouth (A) Sat. Feb 22 – 15:00
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