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relegation

noun as in consignment

noun as in deportation

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If Liverpool aren't careful, we could be headed for relegation this season.

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Patrick Bamford lifted Sheffield United out of the Championship relegation zone with a goal on his full debut to inspire Wednesday's 3-0 win against Portsmouth.

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That is the reason why this side were just a point above the relegation zone before Saturday's landmark win.

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They have got lots of quality in their squad but it still feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

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Play-off winners Sunderland have scored three more goals in open play than Southampton did in their first 11 games on their way to relegation last season.

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