Micah Richards delivers ominous relegation forecast for struggling Brighton

The Seagulls have turned out a number of impressive displays so far this term, but have yet to hit a consistent run of form, and are currently sat 16th in the table – just three points outside of the relegation zone.

Graham Potter’s men have won just one of their opening eight matches, beating Newcastle United in a comprehensive 3-0 victory back in September.

And Richards is of the opinion that they are set for a survival battle in the coming months.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the lively pundit said: “The Fulham-West Brom game last week felt like a relegation decider in the sixth week of the season! They both have their work cut out but it is not a fight I can see them winning.

“Joining them? It will be one of Burnley, Sheffield United and Brighton.”

It’s not all doom and gloom for Albion, however, with Chris Sutton seemingly unworried by their current slump.

Instead, the former Blackburn Rovers striker believes that Burnley and Sheffield United are the most likely candidates for the drop alongside West Brom and Fulham.

“It doesn't look good for Fulham and West Brom, but then it doesn't look good for Burnley and Sheffield United either”, he told the Mail.

"Three of those four seem set to drop down.

“Confidence is a huge factor. Burnley have been well-drilled under Sean Dyche. Likewise, Chris Wilder's team. We'd never deem them disorganised in the past.

“But the way their seasons have started, the confidence is seeping out and that leaves them in trouble.”