Relegation trapdoor widens as Everton, Leicester and Leeds learn a name will only get you so far
Sean Dyche and Everton have their fate in their own hands (Picture: Getty Images)
Nottingham Forest?s fairytale fight for Premier League survival, a battle won with Saturday?s victory over Arsenal, brought with it a significant footnote in the competition?s history.
With Forest joining Fulham and Bournemouth on the startline for the 2023-24 season, it means that, for just the fourth time in the Premier League?s 31-year history, all three promoted clubs have avoided going straight back down.
It is a great story for the league, for neutrals, and obviously fans of the three clubs. But not so good news if you have anything to do with Leeds, Leicester or Everton.
With Southampton already banished to the Championship ? ending an 11-year stay in the top flight ? the Premier League is guaranteed to lose at least one other established name this Sunday, while relegation for Leeds would represent a dismal demise for a once-great club who appeared to be finding their way back.
In reality, their resurgence has proven to be an illusion built on the mercurial, ever-fleeting brilliance of former manager Marcelo Bielsa, with Leeds unable to establish foundations strong enough to maintain their place once the Argentine?s magic touch wore off.
Second-bottom going into the final Sunday, the fate of Sam Allardyce?s men will be decided elsewhere even if they manage to beat Tottenham at Elland Road.
Leicester, in 18th after Monday?s draw at Newcastle, are also relying on...
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