Who can go down from Premier League on final day?

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Everton, Leicester and Leeds ready to fight for one spot. EFE

On the eve of the final Premier League matchday of the 2022-23 season, there is still a lot to decide at the bottom of the table. Just Southampton have been officially relegated, leaving two more spots for the others to fight over on the final day.

After Southampton's fate was confirmed a matter of weeks before the close of the 2022-23 season, we are yet to know the other two sides who will be joining them in the Championship.

As it stands, Leicester City, Leeds and Everton could all go down, with Leicester and Leeds occupying 18th and 19th spots respectively with 31 points each. Having said that, Leeds are nine goals worse off, making Allardyce's job a whole lot harder.

The Toffees are the best positioned to confirm their safety, having a two point buffer from the drop zone. However, if the Merseyside club lose and one of Leicester or Leeds win, they will be doomed for a season outside the Premier League.

The maths suddenly get more complicated when taking into account draws. If Leeds or Leicester win with Everton drawing, this too would be enough to condemn Dyche's men to the second division.

Therefore, both Leeds and Leicester need to win their respective games and rely on Everton slipping up to have any hope of staying in the English top flight.