EPL 2017/18: Five biggest contenders for relegation

West Ham United v Stoke City - Premier League
West Ham United spent heavily in the summer but have sturggled to perform on the pitch

#4 Stoke City

Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League
Shaqiri will need to inspire Stoke

Although Stoke are currently sitting in 15th position and are looking better than the other clubs, I can't help but have a negative feeling towards their fate come May. The Potters have only managed one win in their last five; five games which include a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, and a 2-1 loss away to Crystal Palace in a game which saw them take the lead, and lose in the 92nd minute.

Their defence has been inconsistent of late, and without one prolific striker in the squad, Stoke could be in quite a bit of trouble.

Summer signings like Jese and Choupo-Moting have failed to hit the ground running so far, which has affected their start to the campaign. Stoke also still have to play Liverpool, Spurs, Burnley and Chelsea before the turn of the year.

Similar to West Ham, the Potters, on paper, have what it takes to survive the season, but their activity in the January transfer market could prove vital.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram
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