In the final part of his Premier League Betting Preview Evan Bartlett takes a look at those teams not quite pushing for Europe and those not scrapping for survival. But which one can mask their mid-table obscurity with the optimistic claim of having top half security?
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Usually a top half finish is a coveted position for teams in the Premier League – perceived stability and a mark of transition from relegation strugglers to European contenders allows owners to push on in the transfer market and secure a better future for their club.
But last season was so tight in this market with just 7 points between 9th and 17th place that those teams just scraping into...