Premier League relegation battle: Are Spurs or West Ham more likely to stay up?

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Premier League relegation battle: Are Spurs or West Ham more likely to stay up?

Premier League relegation battle: Are Spurs or West Ham more likely to stay up?

A win over Leeds United on Monday would have brought Tottenham to the brink of Premier League survival. Unfortunately for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, they were unable to get the job done, drawing 1-1 ...

Premier League relegation battle: Are Spurs or West Ham more likely to stay up?

A win over Leeds United on Monday would have brought Tottenham to the brink of Premier League survival. Unfortunately for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, they were unable to get the job done, drawing 1-1 ...

The Premier League relegation battle is heating up, and two London rivals—Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United—are fighting to avoid the drop. A win over Leeds United on Monday would have pushed Tottenham to the brink of safety, but Roberto De Zerbi's side could only manage a 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Victory would have put them four points clear of West Ham with two games left, but instead, they sit just two points above the relegation zone.

So, which club is more likely to survive? According to the Opta Supercomputer, Tottenham are favored to stay up, with just an 18.7% chance of relegation. That should give fans some hope—but their dreadful home form is a major concern. Spurs haven't won a Premier League match at their own stadium since December 6, making every home game a nail-biter. Ironically, playing away might actually be a relief, though their upcoming trip to fierce rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is no easy task. Their final match of the season sees them host Everton, who could be pushing for European qualification. Winning just one of those two games should be enough, but it's far from guaranteed.

West Ham, on the other hand, have been a much stronger side since Nuno Espirito Santo reshaped the squad in January. Over the last 13 games, their form would rank them 11th in the league, while Tottenham would sit 18th. But recent results are worrying: back-to-back losses—a 3-0 defeat at Brentford and a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal—have dented their momentum. Still, they were competitive in both matches, especially against the league leaders.

For fans of both clubs, every moment counts now. Whether you're stocking up on Spurs kits or Hammers gear, this is the time to show your support. The final two games will decide who survives—and who faces the dreaded drop.

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