The possibility of a few clubs being pulled into a relegation battle in the final stages of the season was recently discussed by former Premier League striker Chris Sutton and The New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith. According to Rory, both Brentford and Crystal Palace are at risk and should be looking nervously over their shoulders.
Brentford currently occupies the 15th position in the league and has not won a game in their last nine matches. However, they have managed to secure three consecutive draws against tough opponents like Aston Villa, Brighton, and Manchester United. On the other hand, Crystal Palace, who are 14th in the table, are on a winless streak in their last five games.
Sutton believes that Brentford will be able to secure their Premier League status, but Palace will face a tough run-in towards the end of the season. Both experts suggest keeping an eye on how these clubs perform in the coming matches to see if they can avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.Listeners can hear more about these discussions on the Monday Night Club on BBC Sounds.
