Who was relegated and promoted in the Premier League this season? The transfer window has closed, and the new campaign is underway. Let’s take a look at the teams that have secured their place in the top flight and those that have dropped down to the Championship.
The Premier League has always been a hotbed of competition, with clubs vying for promotion and fighting to avoid the drop. This season was no different, as several teams went head-to-head in a battle for survival. The relegation and promotion battles were intense, with many twists and turns along the way.
Relegation:
The teams that were relegated from the Premier League this season were Watford, Crystal Palace, and Norwich City. Watford, who finished 19th in the league, were the first to be confirmed as they failed to win any of their final four games. Crystal Palace followed suit, finishing 20th and being relegated after a disappointing campaign. Norwich City, who finished 21st, completed the trio of teams that will be playing in the Championship next season.
Promotion:
On the flip side, three teams secured promotion to the Premier League from the Championship. West Bromwich Albion, Brentford, and Swansea City were the clubs that made the leap up to the top flight.
West Bromwich Albion were the first to be promoted, finishing the Championship season in second place. They had a strong campaign, finishing 11 points clear of third-placed Sheffield United. Brentford, who finished the season in third place, also had a successful promotion campaign, with their manager Thomas Frank leading the team to a 13-point gap over fourth-placed Middlesbrough. Swansea City, who finished in fourth place, also had a strong season, finishing just four points behind Brentford.
Analysis:
The relegation and promotion battles in the Premier League this season were a testament to the unpredictability of football. Watford, Crystal Palace, and Norwich City were all expected to stay up, but their poor performances saw them drop down to the Championship. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion, Brentford, and Swansea City exceeded expectations and secured their promotion to the top flight.
The new season promises to be just as competitive, with the promoted teams looking to establish themselves in the Premier League and the relegated teams vying for a return to the top flight. It will be interesting to see how the teams adapt to their new environments and whether any of the promoted clubs can avoid the drop in their first season back in the Premier League.
