Newcastle’s 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Brighton on Saturday plunged them deeper into the Premier League’s survival battle. With bottom two Sheffield United and West Brom appearing destined for relegation, the PA news agency looks at the other clubs scrambling to avoid the trapdoor. Expand Close Sheffield United’s recent 5-0 loss at Leicester was their 23rd Premier League defeat of the season (Molly Darlington/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Sheffield United’s recent 5-0 loss at Leicester was their 23rd Premier League defeat of the season (Molly Darlington/PA)For Sheffield United and West Brom the race is all but over. The Blades, 14 points from safety, have never recovered after making the longest winless start to a Premier League season (17 matches), while the Baggies, 10 points from safety, have fared little better. The Magpies will also face Burnley and Sheffield United and a potentially decisive trip to Fulham in their final match.

Source: Irish Independent March 22, 2021 13:20 UTC