Premier League relegation permutations this weekend: Burnley join Sheffield United in demotion to Championship
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Premier League relegation permutations this weekend: Burnley join Sheffield United in demotion to Championship

May 13, 2024

The Premier League is coming to its conclusion for another season, and there are two teams trying to remain in the top-flight.

Luton and Nottingham Forest are all still in a desperate fight for survival.

Luton's time is nearly over

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Luton’s time is nearly overCredit: AFP

However, Burnley’s relegation back to the Championship has been confirmed after the club lost 2-1 to Tottenham.

Meanwhile, the Hatters are now on the brink.

Luton

The Hatters short stay in the Premier League is now all but over.

Rob Edwards’ side lost 3-1 to West Ham, meaning they are three points behind Forest with a much worse goal difference.

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This also means that anything bar a defeat for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea would mathematically relegate Luton.

Luton have battled bravely this year, but relegation is looming

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Luton have battled bravely this year, but relegation is loomingCredit: Getty
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Nottingham Forest

Forest’s 3-1 win over Sheffield United was huge for their survival hopes, and they cannot be relegated this afternoon.

Instead, they can demote Luton and preserve their top-flight place for another year.

Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side simply have to avoid defeat after Luton’s 3-1 defeat.

Even a defeat isn’t the end of the world because of Forest’s vastly superior goal difference.

It has been a tough season for Forest

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It has been a tough season for ForestCredit: Getty

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