Tottenham Hotspur could secure Premier League safety with a game to spare after West Ham were left on the brink of relegation following a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle United. The result kept Nuno Espirito Santo's side in the bottom three, missing a crucial opportunity to put pressure on Spurs.
Current Standings
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side now face Chelsea on Tuesday needing only a single point to make certain they avert disaster and remain in the top-flight next season. They have a vastly superior goal difference to their relegation rivals, who looked resigned to their fate after the loss at St James' Park.
With Wolves and Burnley already relegated, here are the permutations for the remaining fixtures.
Tottenham Hotspur
Position: 17th | Played: 36 | Points: 38 | Goal Difference: -9
Remaining fixtures:
- 19 May - Chelsea (A)
- 24 May - Everton (H)
One point would surely do for Spurs now, their goal difference 13 better than that of West Ham with two games to go. It could be done and dusted by the final day if a win is achieved at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, before they host an Everton side with little to play for.
West Ham United
Position: 18th | Played: 37 | Points: 36 | Goal Difference: -22
Remaining fixtures:
- 24 May - Leeds (H)
There is just one game to come for West Ham, who could be down before they play it. If Tottenham are beaten in both of their final games, West Ham will have to win against Leeds to have any hope; if Spurs nick a point in either fixture, it will require a goal difference swing surely out of reach.
