How Close Every Premier League Club Has Ever Been to Relegation
The Premier League has experienced numerous thrilling moments, but one of the most heart-pounding aspects is the threat of relegation. Each season, teams battle to avoid the dreaded drop to the English Football League Championship. Let’s explore how close every Premier League club has ever been to relegation, highlighting current Premier League clubs.
Current Premier League Clubs and Their Closest Calls
– *Arsenal FC*: Never relegated from the Premier League, but they did finish 8th in the 1994-95 season, their lowest finish under Arsène Wenger. However, in the pre-Premier League era, Arsenal was relegated in the 1912-13 season.
– *Aston Villa*: Relegated in the 2015-16 season, Villa finished 20th with 17 points. They’ve since been promoted back to the Premier League and have been working to establish themselves in the top flight.
– *Brighton & Hove Albion*: After earning promotion to the Premier League in 2017, Brighton has successfully avoided relegation, with their highest finish being 6th in the 2022-23 season. Their lowest finish was 15th in the 2018-19 season.
– *Brentford FC*: In their first season in the Premier League (2021-22), Brentford finished 13th with 46 points. They’ve maintained their top-flight status and are working to solidify their position.
– *Chelsea FC*: Chelsea has experienced a few close calls, including the 1995-96 season when they finished 11th, just 6 points above the relegation zone. However, they’ve generally been a stable force in the Premier League.
– *Crystal Palace*: As a founding member of the Premier League, Crystal Palace has been relegated multiple times. Their most recent relegation was in the 2012-13 season, but they earned promotion back the following year.
– *Everton FC*: Everton has never been relegated from the top flight since joining it in 1954 but did have a few close calls. In the 2004-05 season, they finished 4 points above the relegation zone.
– *Fulham FC*: Fulham has experienced several relegations, with their most recent being in the 2018-19 season. However, they earned promotion back to the Premier League in 2022.
– *Liverpool FC*: Liverpool has not been relegated from the Premier League era but did face financial struggles in the past. In the 1983-84 season, they finished 14 points above the relegation zone.
– *Manchester City FC*: Manchester City was relegated in the 2000-01 season but has since become a dominant force in the Premier League, winning multiple titles.
– *Manchester United FC*: Manchester United has not been relegated from the Premier League but did face relegation threats in the past. In the 1973-74 season, they finished 21st and were relegated but bounced back the following season.
– *Newcastle United*: Newcastle United has been relegated three times (2009, 2016, and 2022 were close calls or actual relegations in different contexts). They’ve since earned promotion back to the Premier League.
– *Nottingham Forest*: After earning promotion to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest has worked to maintain their top-flight status. Their lowest finish was 16th in the 2022-23 season.
– *Tottenham Hotspur*: Tottenham has never been relegated from the Premier League but did face financial struggles in the past. In the 2007-08 season, they finished 11th, 10 points above the relegation zone.
– *West Ham United*: West Ham has experienced several relegations, with their most recent being in the 2010-11 season. However, they’ve since maintained their Premier League status after earning promotion in 2012 and have been working to solidify their position.
– *Wolverhampton Wanderers*: Wolves have experienced relegation in the past but have been stable in the Premier League since earning promotion in 2018. Their highest finish was 7th in the 2020-21 season ¹ ².
Premier League Clubs with the Most Relegation Scares
Some clubs have had particularly close calls with relegation. These include ¹:
– *Swansea City*: Relegated in the 2017-18 season, Swansea finished 18th with 33 points.
– *Sunderland*: Relegated in the 2016-17 season, Sunderland finished 20th with 24 points.
– *Norwich City*: Relegated multiple times, Norwich City’s most recent relegation was in the 2019-20 season.
Conclusion
Relegation is a constant threat in the Premier League, and each club has had its share of close calls. While some clubs have
