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Former Huddersfield boss Chris Powell backs Terriers to avoid Premier League drop: 'I just feel that there are definitely three worse teams'

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Huddersfield's former manager Chris Powell believes the club will avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

Powell, 48, was sacked by the Terriers in November 2015 and replaced by current boss David Wagner, but is delighted to see them defy the odds in the top flight.

'I do think they will stay up,' Powell said. 'Not just because they're 10th now. I just feel that there are definitely three worse teams.

Huddersfield currently sit 10th in the Premier League after their opening 11 fixtures
Huddersfield currently sit 10th in the Premier League after their opening 11 fixtures

'I think they will finish above 17th.