But does that figure ring true?
We’ve looked at every season since the top flight went from 22 to 20 teams in 1995/96 and ranked how many points would have secured safety.
21. 2010/11 - 39
Wolves (40) edged out local rivals Birmingham City (39). Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
22. 1995/96 - 40
Coventry City edged out Sunderland in the relegation battle this year, with Sunderland relegated with 40. Coventry got 41 points. Photo: Clive Mason
23. 1997/98 - 40
Everton stayed in the top flight with a total of 40 points in May 1998, but Bolton Wanderers dropped out with the same tally, only a worse goal difference. Photo: Mark Thompson
24. 2002/03 - 42
The highest total needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League to date. West Ham were the wrong side of the line (42) while Bolton Wanderers stayed up on 44. Photo: Gary M. Prior