The ultimate goal for teams working to avoid relegation from the Premier League is to have a striker who can consistently score goals in the league. If you can’t locate a suitable option, teams that you would typically expect to be safe from relegation can end up struggling near the bottom. Take Everton as an example. They ranked as the second-lowest scoring team last season and once more depended on a strong finish to avoid relegation. They rank as the second-lowest scoring team again this season and are just three points clear of the relegation zone, thanks solely to having the seventh-best defense in the league. Southampton, lacking a strong defense, are the lowest scorers in the league and are already facing certain relegation back to the Championship. Leicester City and Ipswich Town believe they have a chance thanks to Jamie Vardy and Liam Delap. Matheus Cunha has the potential to help Wolves improve their standings. However, if you lack a consistent goal scorer in this league, problems will arise sooner or later, as Manchester United is currently experiencing. Just four teams have netted fewer than their 21 goals this season, and with the defense starting to crumble, they seem likely contenders to get caught up in a relegation battle, as that mix can swiftly lead to a descent towards the ‘Championship’ exit. United should be able to discover the necessary quality to steer clear of danger, but Ruben Amorim is focused on eliminating any sense of complacency. Following Monday’s loss to Newcastle, he mentioned that the club requires a “shock.”
