adrift

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The 2-1 reverse was their 10th successive away defeat and left West Brom 18th in the table, 10 points adrift of the play-off places as they bid to gain promotion to the lucrative Premier League.

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Despite a marginal improvement this season, Amorim departed with his side 17 points adrift of leaders Arsenal after 20 games.

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The 3-1 defeat means Rangers move level on points with second-placed Celtic, who could be six adrift of Hearts if the leaders beat Livingston later on Saturday.

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But in their first game of 2026 they delivered a spluttering display that left them four points adrift of the Gunners.

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The Italian's exit from Stamford Bridge comes with the club fifth in the Premier League table -- 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal -- with one win in their last seven top-flight games.

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