The new season is underway and we’re set for one of the most exciting relegation battles ever – 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?
Despite avoiding the points deduction for financial issues, Leicester City are seen as the most likely to go down, with their fellow newly-promoted teams Ipswich Town and Southampton also expected to struggle.
Despite doing well last season, Wolves have started poorly picking up just a single point. They are expected to be in bother along with Everton, who have also made a troubled start.
Here’s a rundown of the teams that are expected to be in the fight.
Southampton
It’s no surprise that the Championship play-off winners are among the favourites to go down. Russell Martin has never coached in the top flight before and it’s already proving to be a big test.
They have some Premier League experience in their squad, but they will need to take points off those around them if they are to have any chance of staying up.
The Saints are still without a win in their first five, picking up just a single point against fellow newbies Ipswich. More on them in a bit…
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.
Whule they have appointed a well-established coach in the form of Steve Cooper, results haven’t gone their way.
The Foxes are still without a win, although they have picked up points in three of their five games, opening up a small gap to the sides currently in the relegation zone.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich were the surprise package in the second tier last season to earn back-to-back promotions under highly-rated manager Kieran McKenna.
The Northern Irishman has coaching experience in the Premier League with Manchester United, but similarly to Luton last season, it will be tough for them to adapt to this level.
Draws in their last three games have meant defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City are now a distant memory. They need to start picking up wins if they want to stay up, though.
Everton
The Toffees remain in turmoil. It’s the final Premier League campaign at the iconic Goodison Park as they prepare to move into their new stadium next year.
Fans will be hoping they’re still a top-flight side by then, but the early signs are not great after just one point from their first five.
Everton were thumped 3-0 by Brighton and 4-0 by Tottenham in their opening two games before throwing away a two-goal lead in the last 10 minutes to lose 3-2 to Bournemouth.
They lost to Aston Villa in their most recent match despite going 2-0 up again and will need to produce much better performances if they are to survive.
Wolves
Wolves were one of the most surprising sides in the Premier League last season, finishing 10th under boss Gary O’Neil despite being tipped to struggle.
While they weren’t expected to be in bother this time around, their season has started poorly with just one point registered in the first five games.
They have had some tough fixtures though so there’s still time to turn things around, whether O’Neil will be given that opportunity is anyone’s guess.
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