1). Derby County, 2007-08, Last, 11 points - The Rams returned to the top division via the playoffs, but they never got close to the standard of the Premier League. They won just once, against Newcastle, a result that was sandwiched between a 6-0 loss to Liverpool and 5-0 defeat against Arsenal. Getty Images
1). Derby County, 2007-08, Last, 11 points - The Rams returned to the top division via the playoffs, but they never got close to the standard of the Premier League. They won just once, against Newcastle, a result that was sandwiched between a 6-0 loss to Liverpool and 5-0 defeat against Arsenal. Getty Images
2). Sunderland, 2005-06, Last, 15 points - Mick McCarthy, Kevin Ball and Niall Quinn all had a go at managing Sunderland during this troubled campaign, but none could right the ship for a side who had come up as champions. Getty Images
2). Sunderland, 2005-06, Last, 15 points - Mick McCarthy, Kevin Ball and Niall Quinn all had a go at managing Sunderland during this troubled campaign, but none could right the ship for a side who had come up as champions. Getty Images
3). Watford, 1999-2000, Last, 24 points - Nick Wright’s overhead kick to set up a playoff final win over Bolton Wanderers is the favourite memory of many a Watford fan. Might as well skirt over the season that followed, though. It was a shocker. Allsport
3). Watford, 1999-2000, Last, 24 points - Nick Wright’s overhead kick to set up a playoff final win over Bolton Wanderers is the favourite memory of many a Watford fan. Might as well skirt over the season that followed, though. It was a shocker. Allsport
4). Fulham, 2018-19, 19th, 26 points - Fulham spent a whopping £100 million on new signings before last season, having gone up via the playoffs in a season when Ryan Sessegnon emerged as a star. They still went straight back down, though. Getty Images
4). Fulham, 2018-19, 19th, 26 points - Fulham spent a whopping £100 million on new signings before last season, having gone up via the playoffs in a season when Ryan Sessegnon emerged as a star. They still went straight back down, though. Getty Images
5). West Bromwich Albion, 2002-03, 19th, 26 points - The Baggies came up as runners up – just as they may do again this season – but Gary Megson’s side fell straight back, with only Sunderland worse off than them. Getty Images
5). West Bromwich Albion, 2002-03, 19th, 26 points - The Baggies came up as runners up – just as they may do again this season – but Gary Megson’s side fell straight back, with only Sunderland worse off than them. Getty Images
6). Leicester City, 1994-95, Second last , 29 points - After two play-off final defeats, Leicester returned to the top tier via that route. Their spell in the Premier League was short-lived, though, as they finished second-bottom – two points ahead of Ipswich Town. Alamy
6). Leicester City, 1994-95, Second last , 29 points - After two play-off final defeats, Leicester returned to the top tier via that route. Their spell in the Premier League was short-lived, though, as they finished second-bottom – two points ahead of Ipswich Town. Alamy
7). Swindon Town, 1993-94, Last, 30 points - Finally reached the top flight after 73 years of trying – and three years after being denied promotion due to financial irregularities. The going was tough, though, especially as Glenn Hoddle left for Chelsea after masterminding their promotion. Getty Images
7). Swindon Town, 1993-94, Last, 30 points - Finally reached the top flight after 73 years of trying – and three years after being denied promotion due to financial irregularities. The going was tough, though, especially as Glenn Hoddle left for Chelsea after masterminding their promotion. Getty Images
8). Watford, 2006-07, 2006-07, Last, 28 points - “There is no disgrace in Watford being a yoyo club,” as Graham Taylor once said. But this down season was a tough one, the nadir coming when goalkeeper Ben Foster conceded a goal by a kick from his opposite number Paul Robinson in a game at Tottenham Hotspur. Getty Images
8). Watford, 2006-07, 2006-07, Last, 28 points - “There is no disgrace in Watford being a yoyo club,” as Graham Taylor once said. But this down season was a tough one, the nadir coming when goalkeeper Ben Foster conceded a goal by a kick from his opposite number Paul Robinson in a game at Tottenham Hotspur. Getty Images

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Derby County, Sunderland, Norwich and the worst promoted Premier League teams - in pictures

Norwich finished a dismal 2019/20 rock bottom following a 5-0 thrashing by Manchester City

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

August 02, 2020

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Norwich City would have hoped for some respite but there was none on offer as their horror Premier League season ended with a 5-0 thumping by Manchester City.

The Canaries finished at the bottom of the table on 21 points in a forgettable campaign for a side who came up in such style last season.

While they are not the worst side ever to be promoted to the Premier League, they are not far off either. Above is a photo gallery of the worst performing teams following promotion to the Premier League.

Simply scroll or click on the arrows.

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Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
MATCH INFO

Qalandars 112-4 (10 ovs)

Banton 53 no

Northern Warriors 46 all out (9 ovs)

Kumara 3-10, Garton 3-10, Jordan 2-2, Prasanna 2-7

Qalandars win by six wickets

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SERIES INFO

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi Sunshine Series

All matches at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Test series

1st Test: Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets
2nd Test: Wednesday, 10 March – Sunday, 14 March

Play starts at 9.30am

T20 series

1st T20I: Wednesday, 17 March
2nd T20I: Friday, 19 March
3rd T20I: Saturday, 20 March

TV
Supporters in the UAE can watch the matches on the Rabbithole channel on YouTube

The Settlers

Director: Louis Theroux

Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz

Rating: 5/5

Afghanistan fixtures
  • v Australia, today
  • v Sri Lanka, Tuesday
  • v New Zealand, Saturday,
  • v South Africa, June 15
  • v England, June 18
  • v India, June 22
  • v Bangladesh, June 24
  • v Pakistan, June 29
  • v West Indies, July 4
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