With Wolves already relegated and Burnley on the verge of joining them, the focus shifts to the two-way struggle for survival between West Ham and Spurs. Despite being separated by just two points, both teams are at risk of relegation with only five games left in the season.
West Ham's goalless draw with Crystal Palace may be seen as a missed opportunity, as a win would have put significant distance between them and Spurs. The London rivals' managers, Nuno Espirito Santo and Roberto De Zerbi, remain optimistic, but the situation is precarious.
Jamie Carragher noted Spurs' improvement under De Zerbi, but their winless run in the Premier League now stands at 15 games, the longest in the division. West Ham, on the other hand, have turned their season around since January, with the turning point being their 2-1 win over Spurs. The Hammers have the sixth-best record in the division since then, with five wins and only three losses from 12 games. Nottingham Forest are also in the mix, having gone five games unbeaten, their longest run of the season.
The final five fixtures will be crucial, with Spurs having an easier schedule on paper, but facing daunting trips to Aston Villa and Chelsea. West Ham have the benefit of playing three of their last five games at home, but their schedule is not straightforward either. Nottingham Forest have the most difficult games, but may only need one win to reach safety. Injuries continue to plague Spurs, while West Ham have a nearly clean bill of health.
According to Opta's predicted table, Spurs are strong favorites to be relegated, with a 58.3 percent probability, significantly higher than West Ham's 36.9 percent. Nottingham Forest have a probability of just 4.4 percent, while Leeds are deemed all but safe.