PL Managers Ranking- The Bottom Half
With the Relegation battle intensifies at least six clubs are directly under the radar. Let's look at their season.
11. Crystal Palace
7/10
With Roy Hudoson extending his stay till another season, the eagles's have been a well tactically disciplined side and not an easy side to beat at the Selhust Park. Though survival is the main aim this season but their are four points away from the European place. Can they get some momentum and join the big boys?
12. Everton
6/10
Another club with mixed fortunes this season who was expected to be real challenger for Europe after finishing 8th last season, Though change of fate under new management gave some respite but they are 12th six points from Europe. A top half finish seems the rather achievable task.
13. Newcastle United
6.5/10
No one thought Steve Bruce could help the sinking Newcastle team from relegation but they are 13th and are likely to extent their stay in the top flight. With some surprising events that took place, 1-0 win at home against Manchester United and after some ten odd months Miguel Almiron scored his first PL goal against Palace.
Source: talksport.com
14. Southampton
7/10
With 9-0 loss to Leicester City at home saw fear of relegation in saint's fans but since that loss their form as been consistent and Danny Ings scoring most of this goal since then. The new year hasn't been kind to be as only one win in last five might be alarming but their quest for survival seems to complete as they are seven points from the relegation zone and quite a fair run of fixtures lie ahead.
Source: sportsmole.co.uk
15. Brighton Hove and Albion
6/10
Another team who were likely to go down this season, the seagull's are just two points clear and have the best goal difference among teams battling relegation. The question remains can they ensure another season in the English top- flight? This is something time will tell for the south coast club.
16. West Ham
5.5/10
With three clubs having 27 points, the Hammers are in 16th due to better goal difference. Their new club record signing has disappointed after early sign of promise, though they are expected to escape the downfall their new manger has a crucial task ahead.
17. Watford
6/10
After their highest ever finish last season Watford spent most of the season in the drop zone but new Manager Nigel Pearson has turned around for the hornets and are hopefuls to avoid the drop and captain Troy Deeney's return to fitness has been a major plus point.
Source: premierleague.com
18. Bournemouth
6/10
With a small ground with a capacity of somewhat eleven and half thousand, they are financially weaker than any of the PL side, thus their budget for the transfer market is not every big and their aim is survival. Though, this year it has been the most difficult battle they are facing. Fate is lies in their hand and have wins against Chelsea and Manchestser United as a motivation.
19. Aston Villa
5.5/10
100 million spent in the summer to contest in another PL season since their fall in 2015/16, Villa Park was rolling but side was spend most of their league time in the bottom half of the table. Two points from safety and their goal difference is 2nd worst in the league. Injuries have been unkind to Dean Smith's side, with Tom Heaton and Wesley out, the pressure builds and in the winter widow veteran Pepe Renia was signed.
20. Norwich City
5/10
The canaries have been in the drop zone since match day 8. Though, they defeated the defending champions but failed to carry on the momentum. But they are no pushover they are still likely to avoid the drop like any other side. Inconsistency is the way to define their season, Teemu Pukki early form seemed temporary. They are not an easy side to beat at Carrow Road.