Based on current points-per-match averages, at least 35 points will be required for safety, which means both Everton and Leicester City need a minimum of two victories.
A look at their respective fixture lists tells us one of those wins probably needs to come in this contest: a six-pointer if ever there was one.
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Leicester's revival under Dean Smith is beginning to take shape.
Four points from two matches is a decent start, and with some sharper attacking football returning in the form of the rejuvenated James Maddison and Jamie Vardy, Leicester fans are feeling optimistic.
Still, they are running out of time and Monday’s encounter with Everton is a must-win.
The Foxes have Liverpool and West Ham United in their final two home matches after this one, and their away fixtures against Fulham and Newcastle United are no easier.
As for Everton, they are without an away win under Sean Dyche but face Manchester City next at Goodison Park before welcoming AFC Bournemouth on the final day. In order to still be in with a chance on the final weekend, Everton will have to collect three or four points on their travels.
In other words, they cannot afford less than a win – and neither can Leicester.
By the final whistle, we might just discover which of the Premier League stalwarts, both considered far too good to go down back in August, are on their way to the Championship.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Bournemouth
BOU
|
38 | -34 | 39 |
| 16 |
Nottingham Forest
NFO
|
38 | -30 | 38 |
| 17 |
Everton
EVE
|
38 | -23 | 36 |
| 18 |
Leicester City
LEI
|
38 | -17 | 34 |
| 19 |
Leeds United
LEE
|
38 | -30 | 31 |
| 20 |
Southampton
SOU
|
38 | -37 | 25 |
