Leeds United dropped into the relegation zone following their disappointing 1-0 defeat against Everton on Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.
Seamus Coleman's extraordinary volley from an acute angle has helped the Toffees climb out of the relegation zone, and extend Leeds ' winless run to 10 league games.
The Whites face another relegation rival in the shape of Southampton at Elland Road next weekend. Here is how the relegation race is currently shaping up...
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13th - Nottingham Forest
Games played: 23
Points: 25
Goal difference: -20
Form: DLWDW
Next five fixtures: West Ham (a); Everton (h); Tottenham (a); Newcastle (h); Wolves (h).
After a dismal start to the season, which saw Forest pick up just one win from their opening 13 games, Steve Cooper has managed to turn the ship around at the newly-promoted side.
Forest are unbeaten in eight league games at the City Ground and last tasted defeat on home turf in the Premier League in September. Chris Wood's late equaliser rescued an impressive 1-1 draw against reigning champions Manchester City on Saturday to send them five points clear of the drop zone.
14th - Leicester City
Games played: 22
Points: 24
Goal difference: -2
Form: WWDLL
Next five fixtures: Man United (a); Arsenal (h); Southampton (a); Chelsea (h); Brentford (a).
Leicester appear to have recovered from their disastrous post-World Cup form. The Foxes lost all four of their league games immediately after the World Cup break, but have since registered handsome back-to-back victories against Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in their last two outings.
They face difficult tests against Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, before a crucial clash against fellow relegation rivals Southampton.
15th - Wolves
Games played: 23
Points: 23
Goal difference: -15
Form: LWWLW
Next five fixtures: Fulham (a); Liverpool (a); Tottenham (h); Newcastle (a); Leeds (h).
Wolves have boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League with the appointment of former Spain and Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui.
They collected just two wins from their opening 17 games and sat at the foot of the table on Christmas. However, four wins from their last eight, including 3-0 victory over Liverpool, has seen them climb out of the bottom three.
16th - Everton
Games played: 23
Points: 21
Goal difference: -13
Form: WLWLL
Next five fixtures: Aston Villa (h); Arsenal (a); Nottingham Forest (a); Brentford (h); Chelsea (a).
Everton are another side that have benefitted from the new manager bounce. Sean Dyche marked his debut with a 1-0 win over league leaders Arsenal, and registered his second win in three games over Leeds on Saturday.
The Toffees moved out of the relegation zone as a result and now sit two points above Leeds.
17th - Bournemouth
Games played: 23
Points: 21
Goal difference: -23
Form: WDLDL
Next five fixtures: Man City (h); Arsenal (a); Liverpool (h); Aston Villa (a); Fulham (h).
Bournemouth registered a crucial victory over Wolves on Saturday ahead of a gruelling set of fixtures.
The Cherries had not won in seven league games prior to their trip to Molineux, but face Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool in their next three games.
18th - West Ham
Games played: 22
Points: 20
Goal difference: -8
Form: DDWLD
Next five fixtures: Tottenham (a); Nottingham Forest (h); Brighton (a); Aston Villa (h); Man City (a).
West Ham have endured a woeful season compared to the heights that they reached under David Moyes last term. The Hammers have traded the UEFA Europa League semi-finals for fighting for their Premier League safety, although there have been signs of promise of late.
Moyes helped guide West Ham to a 2-0 win over relegation rivals and former club Everton, before registering back-to-back draws against Newcastle United and Chelsea respectively.
19th - Leeds
Games played: 23
Points: 19
Goal difference: -11
Form: LLDLD
Next five fixtures: Southampton (h); Chelsea (a); Brighton (h); Wolves (a); Arsenal (a).
Leeds are without a manager and without a win in 10 league games. The form guide and the table look worrying for the Whites, and their defeat at Everton has sucked them into the relegation zone.
They face another competitor at the bottom end of the table when they welcome Southampton next weekend.
20th - Southampton
Games played: 23
Points: 18
Goal difference: -21
Form: WLLLW
Next five fixtures: Leeds (a); Leicester (h); Man United (a); Brentford (h); Tottenham (h).
Southampton could've very well had ex-Leeds manager Jesse Marsch in the dugout at Elland Road, but negotiations collapsed over the length of contract.
Caretaker boss Ruben Selles has made no secret that he wants the job full-time and he made the best possible start with a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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