2014 Relegation Dogfight Pt 1

While the shootout at the top of the English Premier League looks like it is now boiling down to Liverpool and Chelsea dueling for the title, the really open question at this point is how things are going to be shaping up at the bottom of the table as one of the most expansive relegation dogfights in years now looks set to unfold as three sides are sure to go down to the Championship.

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Theoretically, even 12th placed West Ham United could very well wind up getting relegated if they cannot win a certain percentage of their remaining fixtures. Crystal Palace, who at one point looked doomed, are now in 11th place on 40 points and, while still not mathematically safe, look like to go through with a minimum of fuss.

With the relegation battle reaching well up into mid-table it’s going to make the relegation wagering even more interesting – especially when you consider that Sunderland very nearly beat Manchester City yesterday with a ball dribbling over the line in the dying minutes taking City to a 2-2 scoreline and sparing a number of blushes.

After a nightmare year or so, the Black Cats really do need to start showing up and that three points they missed out on would have been some major ammunition in their attempt to avoid the Premier League trapdoor.

At the moment, it looks as though the bookmakers are favouring Sunderland, Cardiff City and Norwich for the drop with Fulham appearing to be on the absolute cusp and remaining at an odds-on price.

The Black Cats really needed those three points off City and if they are to avoid relegation it would be one of the most epic escapes in years after they have dwindled at the bottom of the Premier League standings for the better part of the season.