Premier League clubs think that Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United and West Ham United are the leading relegation candidates, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.
Wolves have yet to win a league game this season, losing nine of their 11 outings, and incoming manager Rob Edwards has plenty of work on his hands.
They have scored the fewest goals (seven) and conceded the most goals (25) this term. While they are only eight points off safety, it is hard to see the rock-bottom team in the table escaping the drop.
Leeds are currently 16th in the table, but they are just a point above the relegation zone and have lost four of their last six league games.
Manager Daniel Farke hopes to turn their fortunes around after the international break, but they have some tough fixtures in the coming weeks.
The Whites take on Aston Villa when Premier League action resumes before games against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
West Ham won their last two games, but face a tricky run of games in the coming weeks.
The Hammers play Bournemouth, Liverpool, Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa and Manchester City before Christmas.
They will need to be at the top of their game if they want to avoid relegation.
Nottingham Forest (19th), Burnley (17th), Fulham (16th) and Newcastle United (14th) are also far from safe following an underwhelming start to the campaign.
The early signs do not look good for Wolves, Leeds and West Ham, and they need to hit the ground running when action resumes.
