Relegated Norwich, Fulham and Cardiff face up to grim reality


Fulham manager Felix Magath reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City at the Britannia stadium in Stoke, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - After one of the tightest Premier League relegation battles for years the stark reality for Norwich City, Fulham and Cardiff City is that a difficult task awaits them on and off the pitch in their quest to get back to the top flight.

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