top-flight

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They are 17th in the top flight, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games.

From BBC

Newcastle, by contrast, have a 53.1 win percentage with Guimaraes in the side in the top flight.

From BBC

West Ham, who are 18th in the top flight, are only three points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, who sacked manager Sean Dyche after Wednesday's goalless draw with Wolves.

From BBC

Liverpool's second win in their last eight league games ended Sunderland's unbeaten home record in the top flight this season.

From Barron's

It leaves Tottenham, one of six ever-present Premier League clubs in the top flight, five points above the relegation zone.

From BBC