21.   But it also made Little aware that he has walked away from one relegation battle straight into another.

22.   Defeat keeps Forest in the thick of the relegation battle and caretaker manager Stuart Pearce has warned his side they must quickly get back to winning ways.

23.   Djorkaeff steps straight into a relegation battle and is expected to make his debut at Southampton on Saturday.

24.   England also face Thailand on Saturday in a group one relegation battle.

25.   Everton manager Joe Royle could barely conceal his anger after seeing two vital points in the relegation battle thrown away.

26.   Zaragoza now await Uruguayan coach Victor Esparrago who arrives to take up the relegation battle next week.

27.   With nine games remaining, he knows they have to win their home games if a relegation battle is to be avoided.

28.   Lille, more often associated with relegation battles, are riding high in fifth place and are yet to be beaten at home.

29.   Saint Etienne are beginning to show signs that they will not be contesting the relegation battle this season.

30.   Southampton also host Coventry on Monday in a relegation battle.