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What is a relegation zone?
In football, the relegation zone refers to the bottom three teams in the league table at the end of the season. These teams are then 'relegated' to the league below. For Tottenham to be in this zone after their loss to Aston Villa means they've had a very poor start, creating early pressure.
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