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West Bromwich Albion – 2004/05

Until this very campaign, no team that had been bottom of the table at Christmas had been able to avoid the drop come May – but it was the Baggies who banished the miserable tradition.

In March they grabbed three wins out of fours, along with draws against Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and the Red Devils, which guaranteed their safety.

The 2004/05 season was the first to see all three relegation spots confirmed on the final day of action.