While much of the focus has been on the Premier League title match between Manchester City and Arsenal, things have recently become ugly for a few clubs at the other end of the league.The fear of being relegated has set in with only four games remaining, and clubs are risking everything to make sure they avoid the drop.At least eight clubs were in danger of closing a few weeks ago. However, Bournemouth, Wolves, and Crystal Palace have since fought their way to safety.With 37 points right now, West Ham are also essentially secure, even if they fall short of the fabled 40-point threshold.

This leaves five clubs; Nottingham Forrest, Everton, Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton in the danger zone.

The first two recorded huge wins on May 8 but will still need to do more in the coming weeks.

Should any of these clubs go down, they will be in danger of losing their key players, who would almost certainly find new clubs in the top flight. Sports Brief has compiled a list of players who are likely to move on if their clubs go down.

1. Leicester City

There is absolutely no way the massively talented James Maddison will play in the championship.

Maddison can play behind the striker, as a winger or in midfield and would attract plenty of admirers.

Newcastle United are already keeping tabs on him. His midfield compatriot Youri Tielemans has also in the past attracted interest from Arsenal.

Other mentions; Harvey Barnes

2. Southampton

Name a better dead ball specialist than James Ward-Prowse; we will wait. The Southampton skipper is unlikely to go down with his team. His leadership qualities and pass range could come in handy for a different team. Same applies to Manchester City graduate Romeo Lavia who has been one of the positives of the Saints' season.

Other mentions; Carlos Alcaraz

3. Leeds United

It is hard to understand how the Lilly Whites are struggling with their talented squad. Wilfried Gnonto has been linked with top clubs like Juventus, Napoli and PSG.

Ilan Meslier is also perceived as one of the best young goalkeepers and could attract interest from clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, who are in the market for new custodians.

Other mentions; Patrick Bamford.

4. Everton

Should the Toffees go down, England's national team's number-one shot-stopper Jordan Pickford will certainly move on. Pickford could easily slot in at a top-six club. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also been an exciting striking prospect despite his injury issues.

Other mentions; Dwight McNeil

5. Nottingham Forrest

Steve Cooper's side bought an excess of 20 players who have so far failed to gel properly. Brennan Johnson has been arguably their best player and the onus will be on him to find new employers if they can't maintain top-flight status. Morgan Gibbs White could also be an option for clubs looking for an adept ball carrier.

Keylor Navas would have been an obvious pick but he is on loan.

Other mentions; Taiwo Awoniyi

There is no shortage of talent in the teams fighting for relegation. Top-flight clubs could easily move in and sign players at considerable amounts.

Premier League's biggest time wasters

Sports Brief has also reported that interesting data has exposed Newcastle United as the biggest time-wasters in the Premier League this season.

The Magpies, under Eddie Howe, have been a force to reckon with and are well on course to qualifying for the Champions League.

Their brilliance came to play once again on Sunday, May 7, albeit via defeat against title hopefuls Arsenal, who emerged with a 2-0 win under difficult circumstances at St James’ Park.