Premier League relegation: how the bottom six look with four games left

Preparation for Wednesday’s defeat at the Etihad was hampered by a stomach bug, which made a change from generally being out of form and easy to beat. After the team finished seventh last season, Hammers fans would have hoped to build on such success but have been stuck in a battle to be the fourth-worst team in the league. Despite the struggles David Moyes has kept his job, aided by a Europa Conference League semi-final run and a lack of alternatives. Time is running out for him but finishing in the bottom three would be a sad end he is desperate to avoid.

Last four results (most recent first): L L L W. Remaining fixtures: Manchester United (h), Brentford (a), Leeds (h), Leicester (a).

Three teams are on 30 points going into the final four matches. Dean Smith’s Foxes are unbeaten in three, giving them much-needed momentum. Smith has revitalised a few who had lost their way under Brendan Rodgers: Caglar Soyuncu is back heading everything in sight, Youri Tielemans has remembered how to pass and Jamie Vardy’s vintage port has helped him score two in two after 19 matches without finding the net, but Leicester will need more of that to guarantee safety.

Last four results: D D W L. Remaining fixtures: Fulham (a), Liverpool (h), Newcastle (a), West Ham (h).

Going from Marcelo Bielsa to Sam Allardyce in 18 months is proof of the confusion at Elland Road but we cannot focus on the past. The present is what matters and Big Sam is tasked with keeping Leeds up but he only has four games to do it … starting with Manchester City (away). Oh. That does not worry the former England (national and Soccer Aid team) manager. When you have managed Paddy McGuinness, sorting out a Premier League defence that is shipping goals with incredible