Which way have the relegation odds moved since the start of the season?
Crystal Palace
Start of season - 4/7
Now - 1/7
The fact that they’re shorter than Sunderland is possibly a touch harsh (they’ve got two more points!) but that’s academic, they need to be longer than three. Fans of Ian Holloway might be tempted by 9/2 on him keeping them up, but it’s not looking likely is it?
Sunderland
Start - 5/1
Now - 4/6
I should have had some of this in August. It’s been a disastrous start for the Black Cats and that’s reflected here. Though if you fancy Poyet to make a difference and keep them up, get in at 11/10 now before he’s had chance to work his magic.
Cardiff
Start - 7/4
Now - 2/1
I’d have thought their start would have led to more of a lengthening. Granted, they’re only a point above the bottom three but they’ve not looked out of their depth so far. It could be that the bookies are expecting a downturn in form once the excitement of promotion has worn off.
Hull
Start - 4/6
Now - 2/1
Ditto Hull. With more than 25% of the points needed for survival already accrued, these odds are clearly more about an expected bursting of the bubble than the Tigers’ current form. Like Cardiff, they’re 2/5 to stay up, but personally I’d be looking for closer to evens.
Norwich
Start - 7/2
Now - 3/1
It’s not been a great start for the Canaries and I expected more from them after they made some decent-looking signings in the summer. You’d imagine they’d be ok if/when the likes of Hooper and van Wolfswinkel have settled but they might not, and their form in 2013 as a whole has been terrible. Could be worth a few quid at 3/1.
Fulham
Start - 7/1
Now - 7/2
Someone’s got to go, and if you fancy Cardiff and Hull to do the business then Fulham, along with Norwich, are probably the next most likely candidates. Why not cover your bases and back them both to fall miserably in to the Championship? Given the age of their squad, I can’t see them improving too much as the season progresses.
Who do you see going down?
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