The Premier League’s seven-way relegation battle – who will survive?

Sunderland: 20th (19pts)

Unfortunately, it isn’t looking bright for Sunderland. They’re rock bottom on just 19 points.

They are heavily reliant on top goalscorer Jermain Defoe, and ultimately they do not have enough players who are match winners, other than the Englishman.

Injury to Victor Anichebe was a big blow, as the former Everton forward gave The Black Cats a glimmer of hope following a few impressive performances late last year.

Manager David Moyes didn’t recruit how he’d of liked in January due to a limited transfer budget, Sunderland may well pay for the effects of that.

Season-on-season they are scraping by, and somehow they manage to survive. I think this season their luck will run out.