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Tottenham missed the chance to secure their Premier League status on Tuesday by suffering a 2-1 loss against Chelsea, a result which gives West Ham a glimmer of hope<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n\n
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James Maddison admits it’s ’embarrassing’ that Tottenham will go into the final day of the Premier League season with a chance of being relegated. Spurs could’ve ensured their survival away to London rivals Chelsea on Tuesday but suffered a 2-1 loss.<\/p>\n
Tottenham will go into Sunday’s home game against Everton two points above West Ham, who occupy the only remaining relegation spot. Their vastly superior goal difference means that a draw should be enough for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, but there’s sure to be nerves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n
West Ham, meanwhile, host a Leeds side with nothing to play for. That’s in contrast to Everton, who are battling to finish in the European places.<\/p>\n
Maddison made his only second appearance since returning from nine-month spell on the sidelines against Chelsea, and spoke to Sky Sports post-match. “We’ve got to give everything for this club, for the badge and for our fans.,” the midfielder explained.<\/p>\n
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“Sunday is going to be a big day. We’re going to need everyone, we’re going to need our fans who were absolutely unbelievable today by the way.<\/p>\n
“Even at 2-0 down you could just hear them and I genuinely think we’ve got the best away support in the league. We need to repay them with a good performance and some points on Sunday to secure Premier League survival.”<\/p>\n
Maddison was restricted to just half an hour of action as he continues to build up his fitness, having suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season. “Anyone who has worked in football or has been through this injury, it is not as easy just to drop back in,” the 29-year-old explained.<\/p>\n
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“It would be catastrophic for my career if something was to happen and we weren’t safe or if we didn’t follow the protocols from the specialist, but obviously I want to help the team as much as I can so let’s see where we get to.”<\/p>\n
Maddison added: “Obviously I’ve been out for a long time so I’m not going to be at my fluid and fluent best, but I feel good and I’ve just got to try and help the team with whatever many minutes I can.<\/p>\n
“I’ve obviously had a massive injury, so it’s one of them you have to respect the injury a little bit and that’s probably why I am not starting games, but I’ve been out for a little while and I am going to do what I can on Sunday.<\/p>\n
“I did tonight, it wasn’t enough but we’ve got to keep trying and keep battling for our fans.”<\/p>\n
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