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A closer look at the Premier League survival battle

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The likes of West Ham and Aston Villa are battling to avoid the drop.

There is a thrilling relegation battle unfolding in the Premier League as the five clubs immediately above rock-bottom Norwich are separated by just three points.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at those involved and their outlook of avoiding the drop into the Championship.

Brighton – 15th on 27 points

Graham Potter was rewarded with a new deal earlier this season but his side are in danger of the drop (John Walton/PA)

Brighton have earned praise for the way they have played under Graham Potter this season but they are now without a win in six league games. Their next nine matches will not have them licking their lips either as a visit to Sheffield United is followed by a clash with rivals Crystal Palace before successive games with top four challengers Wolves, Arsenal, Leicester and Manchester United. They will be hoping to pick up valuable points against Norwich on April 11 as that match precedes back-to-back games with Liverpool and Manchester City.

Bournemouth – 16th on 26 points

Villa are picking up regular points, having recorded four wins in their last eight games. They will have to hope that their upcoming Carabao Cup final will not prove too much of a distraction. Jack Grealish has been their key man this season and their hopes will rest on how well he plays between now and the end of the season. They have a number of top sides left to play but their fate could come down to a crunch visit to West Ham on the final day.

West Ham – 18th on 24 points

David Moyes has seen West Ham slip into the relegation zone following his return (Martin Rickett/PA)

It looked like the arrival of David Moyes was going to lead West Ham clear up the table but they are in free fall without a win in six. A tough run of fixtures continues with games against the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Wolves, Tottenham and Chelsea and they will have to hope it is not too late for them by the time they play Norwich, Watford and Villa in three of their final four games.

Watford – 19th on 24 points

Norwich boss Daniel Farke has said himself that his side will need a miracle to stay up and with just four wins all season, you can see why. There does not look to be much hope for them as they still have to visit top-six contenders Sheffield United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.

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