5 Premier League teams that could be part of the relegation battle next season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  David Wagner, Manager of Huddersfield Town lifts The Championship play off trophy after gaining promotion to the Premier Leauge after the Sky Bet Championship play off final between Huddersfield and Reading at Wembley Stadium on May 29, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Huddersfield Town won the playoff final to reach the Premier League

#4 Watford

WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20:  Nordin Amrabat of Watford looks dejected with his team mates at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on August 20, 2016 in Watford, England.  (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
Watford finished last season on a terrible note

Although many may argue Watford shouldn’t be a part of this list, they finished in 17th place last season, one place above the drop zone. The Hornets picked up just three wins and a draw in their final 14 Premier League games last season, and those points came against teams in 10th place and lower.

Their safety was confirmed when they reached the 40 point mark, but they still showed no signs of togetherness as a team while losing their final six games consecutively.

They have appointed Marco Silva, who is a very good manager, but their team is very uninspiring. There is a long way to go in the transfer market, but currently with their defence and the players they have, a relegation battle is going to be likely.

Finally, although Marco Silva did a good job when he took over at Hull City, he picked up just three points away from home, which would suggest the Hornets could also struggle for form away from home next season.

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