Relegation Race Nears the End: Premier League Survival Hangs in the Balance.

 

Ipswich’s clash with Arsenal could settle the relegation fight five weeks early, leaving rivals scrambling for safety.

The Premier League’s fierce relegation battle could reach its dramatic conclusion this weekend — a full five weeks before the season’s final whistle.

Ipswich Town, stranded at the bottom with just 21 points, are set to face title-chasing Arsenal in a high-stakes clash at the Emirates. A loss for Ipswich, combined with other results, could mathematically seal all three relegation spots, ending the battle for survival earlier than anyone expected.

Here’s how Tottenham, Man Utd, Everton, West Ham, and Wolves can stay up!

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Ipswich (18th, 21 pts):

If they lose to Arsenal on Sunday, their max points is 36. That means Tottenham (37 pts), Man Utd (38 pts), and Everton (38 pts) are SAFE, no matter their results!

West Ham (35 pts) vs. Southampton (Sat):

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A win or draw seals their safety! Even if they lose, an Ipswich loss to Arsenal keeps them up with 35 pts. A Hammers win could also relegate Leicester before their game!

Wolves (35 pts) at Man Utd (Sun):

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Same deal as West Ham. A point against United confirms safety. If they lose, they need Ipswich to lose to Arsenal.

Leicester (17 pts) are on the brink.

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A West Ham win on Saturday could relegate them before they face Liverpool on Sunday! If not, a loss to the Reds seals their fate.

The math: Bottom three can only reach 39 pts max.

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Southampton are already down, Leicester are teetering, and Ipswich’s result could wrap it all up.

Could this be the earliest the relegation fight’s been decided? ..

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