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Relegation Battle: Sheffield United vs. Nottingham Forest

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Sheffield United's fate in the Championship next season is sealed, but they can still play spoiler when they host Nottingham Forest this Saturday. The Blades' recent 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United marked their relegation from the Premier League, leaving them with little more than pride to play for. Despite showing glimpses of fight against Newcastle, their defensive vulnerabilities were ruthlessly exploited, leaving them with a daunting task of avoiding a 20th-placed finish. With their leaky defense conceding goals at an alarming rate, Sheffield United will be desperate to salvage some dignity by shoring up their backline against Nottingham Forest.


Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest's own battle against relegation intensifies as they sit precariously above the drop zone. Santo's side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, highlighting their struggles in front of goal. Despite boasting a superior goal difference over their rivals, Forest's recent form has been concerning, with just one win in their last four matches. With their away record in the Premier League this season remaining unconvincing and their last victory against promoted sides dating back to Boxing Day, Forest will need to summon their attacking prowess to breach Sheffield United's defense and secure a vital result to stay afloat in the top flight.


Prediction: Sheff Utd 1-3 Nott'm Forest


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2 Arsenal
24 50
3 Forest
24 47
4 Chelsea
24 43
5 Man City
24 41
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24 41
7 Bournemouth
24 40
8 Aston Villa
24 37
9 Fulham
24 36
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24 34
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24 31
12 Crystal Palace
24 30
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24 29
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24 27
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23 26
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24 19
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