Burnley and Wolves are relegated to the Championship, leaving one Premier League team to join them in the second tier next season. According to BBC Sport, the Premier League relegation battle is intensifying as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham fight for survival.
Wolves’ relegation was confirmed after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Burnley’s hopes were dashed by a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle. The BBC Sport report highlights the key moments in Wolves’ campaign, including their 3-1 loss to Manchester United and their 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool.
Key moments
Wolves’ relegation was confirmed after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, with Mateo Kovacic scoring the equaliser in the 73rd minute. The result marked a disappointing end to a season that had promised much for the Midlands club.
Reaction
Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui was left disappointed by his team’s performance, saying: ‘We made a big mistake in the first half and it was hard to recover from that.’
‘We had a good game, but we made a mistake that cost us the three points,’ added Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.
What it means
Wolves’ relegation means they will join Burnley in the Championship next season. The relegation battle is now between Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham, with the latter two clubs facing a must-win situation in their final games.
Up next
Manchester United host Crystal Palace on Sunday, while Chelsea travel to Tottenham on the same day. The two teams will be looking to secure vital wins to avoid relegation.
References
- BBC Sport
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- AS
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