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Coventry, Hull, and Ipswich face relegation battle in Premier League

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Coventry, Hull, and Ipswich face relegation battle in Premier League

Summary

The struggle to avoid relegation from the Premier League intensifies as newly promoted teams Coventry City, Hull City, and Ipswich Town are all seen as vulnerable. Coventry's manager Frank Lampard is pushing for a strong showing after a stylish Championship season. Hull's promotion came despite poor defensive performance last season, raising concerns about their viability. Ipswich Town has made significant offseason changes and hired Gary O'Neil as manager, but doubts remain about their ability to compete at the top level. The new season's dynamics are poised for drama as teams fight to maintain their top-flight status.

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Key Details

•Coventry City led the Championship with 97 goals last season.
•Hull City promoted despite being the second-worst defensive team in the Championship.
•Ipswich Town hired Gary O'Neil as new manager ahead of the Premier League campaign.
•Relegation candidates have historically included newly promoted teams like Coventry, Hull, and Ipswich.
•The Premier League's relegation battle is expected to be particularly competitive this season.

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6:10 PMCBS Sports — Premier League relegation watch: Which sides run the risk of dropping down to the Championship?

What they're saying

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The newly promoted trio of Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town will have their work cut out for them but they are far from the only team that runs the risk of being relegated
— CBS Sportsby Pardeep Cattry

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