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Harry Redknapp thinks Sunderland are the worst team in the Premier League and believes they’re in trouble as the race to avoid the drop nears its dramatic end.

The Black Cats are just one point above the relegation zone with eight games remaining but have not won in the league for seven games. They have not collected three points since their 2-0 home win over Burnley.

Those seven games without a win have included games against teams around them such as Hull City, Aston Villa, West Brom and Redknapp’s former side QPR.

Speaking to Alan Brazil on Talk Sport the manager – who left the Hoops in February citing an upcoming knee operation for the decision – was asked by the host if QPR could stay up when he made the comments about Sunderland.

He said: “I think it’s going to be very, very difficult [for QPR to stay up]. But, having said that, I think Sunderland are bang in trouble.

“My honest opinion, I think Sunderland at the moment are the worst team in the division.

“QPR went there and beat them 2-0 just a few weeks ago. I think they’ve got it all on, Sunderland. I think it’s going to be tough.”

New boss Chris Ramsey got his first R’s win at the Stadium of Light in the 2-0 result, but that remains his only win for the side second bottom of the Premier League.

Redknapp added on the relegation scrap: “I think Burnley and Leicester are decent teams - they’ll still have a go.

“QPR have two decent away games now (West Brom and Aston Villa) where they need to pick up results. One result can turn it around for them.”

The former Spurs and West Ham boss was actually a name mentioned as a candidate to take over at Sunderland after Gus Poyet was sacked last week.

Dutchman Dick Advocaat is the man who has been handed the reins but couldn’t stop Sunderland’s rot in his first attempt against West Ham. Sunderland are next up against Newcastle on April 5.