Can Wolves dream of the Premier League's greatest escape?

"Wolves will have to make Premier League history to avoid relegation. Rob Edwards' side have won their past two games - against Aston Villa and Liverpool - but remain bottom, 12 points from safety with a vastly inferior goal difference. They have also played a game more than their rivals and, according to Opta, have a 99.9% chance of relegation to the Championship, which will end their eight-year stay in the top flight."

"In 2004-05 neighbours West Brom became the first team in the Premier League era to survive after being bottom at Christmas. West Ham finished 15th in 2007-08 after being eight points from safety after 30 games - the furthest a side have been from safety at this stage of the season and survived. In 2014-15 Leicester won seven of their final nine games to go from bottom with eight games left to 15th."

"He lost his opening eight games after replacing Vitor Pereira in November, taking a first point in a draw at Manchester United in December. Since then, including the result at Old Trafford, Wolves have earned 13 points in 12 games. It is not enough to put them within touching distance of safety given the gap - which grew to 16 points at one stage - but 13 points is the same haul as Brighton and Newcastle in that time."

Wolverhampton Wanderers remain bottom of the Premier League, 12 points from safety with a significantly worse goal difference, despite winning their last two matches against Aston Villa and Liverpool. According to Opta, they have a 99.9% chance of relegation, which would end their eight-year top-flight tenure. Historical precedent shows survival is possible: West Brom survived in 2004-05 after being bottom at Christmas, West Ham recovered from eight points adrift in 2007-08, and Leicester famously climbed from bottom with eight games remaining in 2014-15. Manager Rob Edwards has improved results since November, earning 13 points in 12 games, matching Brighton and Newcastle's recent form. Wolves need four wins to draw level with teams in 17th and 18th place, requiring their rivals to simultaneously fail to gain points.

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