A Premier League team on the verge of relegation

Burnley might be the next club to face relegation, joining Wolves in returning to the English Championship after being unable to remain in the highest league of the foggy country.

The match between Burnley and Man City at Turf Moor in the Premier League's 34th round promises to be a pivotal moment for both ends of the standings.

If they win, Pep Guardiola's team will overtake Arsenal to take the top spot, and simultaneously immediately seal Burnley's relegation.

Earlier, West Ham's draw at Crystal Palace, a result that led to Wolves officially being relegated, also dealt a heavy blow to Burnley's situation under manager Scott Parker. This outcome gives West Ham, currently in 17th place, 33 points, which is 13 more than Burnley's mere 20 points.

If they lose to Man City at Turf Moor, Burnley will be officially relegated, because even if they win all four remaining matches of the season, they cannot close the gap with West Ham.

If relegation occurs, it will further reinforce Burnley's image as a "yo-yo club." Since the 2021/22 season, they have constantly oscillated between the Premier League and the Championship, and in their most recent stint in England's top league, they only finished in 19th place.

Although this scenario is not easy to happen, especially since Man City defeated Burnley 5-1 in the first leg and the last time they dropped points against this opponent was in 2018, football can always bring unpredictable surprises.

Burnley's current situation also puts them at risk of relegation even if they don't lose to Man City. If they draw, they will have 21 points, but if West Ham does not lose to Everton this weekend, Burnley will still be relegated. Even if they win and raise their total to 23 points, relegation will still occur if West Ham beats Everton.