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Who will survive the Premier League relegation battle?

As the English Premier League season draws to an end; the three clubs destined to leave the Premier League and join the Championship start to become totally apparent. At present, Sunderland and Middleborough are pretty much finished; Crystal Palace and Hull are currently Sportingbet's favourites Premier League relegation; with all that is left for them to play for is their pride and the clubs' supporters. This has been reflected in huge odds on prices for the two clubs to be relegated on every football betting service.

The real interest for anyone interested in Premier League betting is which club will be unfortunate enough to join them. This season all the money is on Swansea and Hull; with the Swans looking most likely to exit the Premier League. Now with being said, there are a few matches still be played; and one can be certain that these two clubs still have the power to decide their own fate. It will be the team that has more determination, fight and belief in their ability; who will most likely stay in top-flight football next season.

Hull have been hugely disappointing away from home; and they still have to face Southampton and Crystal Palace, which will no doubt test their resolve. The Tigers will also have to face Tottenham Hot Spurs in their final game of the season; but with another home game against Sunderland, Marco Silva will be hoping to get those three points, which will take them closer to the 40 points that will guarantee them Premier League football for at least another season.

It can be argued that Swansea have more of a challenge with Manchester United, Everton, Sunderland and West Brom still to come. Manchester United, although they are suffering with injuries and a tendency of drawing at Old Trafford might give Marco's players hope that they are in with a chance of at least getting a point. But with Man United still in the hunt for a top four finish, and Rashford and Martial being finally given the chance to show what they can do, in the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic; the Old Trafford game will be surely filled with surprises. Furthermore, Everton have been on a good run as well, being unbeaten in their last four games.

The Swans will have to focus on West Brom, who have lost their last three games and may be thinking of next season as they are currently in 8th place on the Premier League table. Marco should also be looking get a win at Sunderland, as David Moyes squad look as if there is no fight left in them and players maybe thinking of where they will be next season.

What is definitely guaranteed is that the last few games will be exciting; with everything still to play for, fans and neutrals will be in for a treat plus, hopefully, a few surprises!

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