Almost a year to the day since Tottenham Hotspur celebrated their Europa League triumph, the club now faces a battle for Premier League survival on the final day of the season. Spurs must beat Everton at home to secure their top-flight status, while West Ham United are poised to take advantage of any slip-up.
Spurs currently sit two points clear of the relegation zone with a superior goal difference over West Ham. However, their home form has been poor, with only two league wins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium all season. They have also squandered four points from winning positions in their last two home games.
West Ham's mid-season renaissance, sparked by a victory at Spurs in January, has put them within striking distance of safety. However, they have lost their last three matches by an aggregate score of 7-1. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has been preparing his squad intensively, with players staying together at the club's training ground to build the right atmosphere.
Spurs captain Cristian Romero travelled to Argentina this week for rehabilitation after a season-ending knee injury, but reports suggest he has returned to London and could be in attendance against Everton. The lack of official communication around his absence has frustrated supporters, highlighting the growing chasm between fans and the club's board.
Supporters' group Change for Tottenham plans a protest against the board at full-time regardless of the result. For now, the focus remains on survival. Only seven times in Premier League history have a team starting the final day in the relegation zone stayed up, but Spurs know that the final day often produces surprises.
