The Premier League relegation battle is heating up, with Wolves already relegated and Burnley on the brink. As the season enters its final stretch, it appears to be a two-horse race between West Ham and Spurs for survival. The London rivals are separated by just two points, with only five games remaining. A recent goalless draw between West Ham and Crystal Palace has kept the situation delicately poised, with neither side able to gain a clear advantage.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo and his Spurs counterpart Roberto De Zerbi are both optimistic about their chances, despite the daunting task ahead. With Spurs having not won a Premier League game since December, they face a tough challenge to turn their season around.
In contrast, West Ham have turned their season around under Nuno, with a significant improvement in their record since January. The Hammers have lost only one of their last five Premier League games, while Spurs are struggling to build momentum. The two sides have differing schedules for their remaining games, with Spurs facing easier fixtures on paper but having to navigate tough away trips to Aston Villa and Chelsea.
West Ham, on the other hand, have the benefit of playing three of their last five games at home but face challenging away games against Brentford and Newcastle. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are on a five-game unbeaten run and may only need one more win to secure safety. The relegation battle is set to go down to the wire, with Opta's predicted table giving Spurs a 58.3 percent chance of going down. De Zerbi has a tough task ahead to ensure a different outcome and secure Spurs' Premier League status.