{"id":9636,"date":"2026-05-17T09:35:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T09:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9636"},"modified":"2026-05-17T09:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T09:35:34","slug":"three-scenarios-that-could-see-tottenham-secure-their-premier-league-status-on-tuesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9636","title":{"rendered":"Three scenarios that could see Tottenham secure their Premier League status on Tuesday"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Tottenham Hotspur could secure their status in the Premier League before they host Everton in their final league game of the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spurs fans find themselves in an extremely unfamiliar position, with their beloved club at the risk of being relegated for the first time in nearly 50 years heading into the final two league games of the season.<\/p>\n

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The Lilywhites still have their fate in their own hands as they have a two-point lead over 18th-placed West Ham.<\/p>\n

All eyes will be on St James\u2019 Park on Sunday, with the Hammers needing a win to leapfrog Spurs ahead of their London derby at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Scenarios that will keep Tottenham up and relegate West Ham by Tuesday<\/h2>\n

Roberto De Zerbi\u2018s men will want to avoid going into their final league match with the threat of relegation still hanging over their necks, as that would really turn up the pressure on the Lilywhites, who have only won two league matches at home last season.<\/p>\n

Here are the three scenarios that would ensure that West Ham\u2019s relegation is sealed by Tuesday:<\/p>\n

Scenario 1<\/strong>: If West Ham lose against Newcastle and Tottenham beat Chelsea, the Lilywhites will have an unassailable five-point lead over their rivals..<\/p>\n

Scenario 2:<\/strong> Spurs would also be guaranteed safety if West Ham draw at St James\u2019 Park and they win at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Scenario 3: <\/strong>A loss for the Hammers against Newcastle and a draw for Tottenham at Chelsea would put the Lilywhites three points ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

While the third scenario would not mathematically assure Spurs of safety, it would take a huge swing in goal difference in the final day of the season for the Lilywhites to go down, with De Zerbi\u2019s men having an 11-goal advantage.<\/p>\n

West Ham\u2019s result against Newcastle could decide Spurs\u2019 fate<\/h2>\n

Chelsea will love nothing more than to send Spurs down, and one would expect their fans and the players to be up for the London derby.<\/p>\n

The pressure on De Zerbi\u2019s men would be immense if they find themselves in the Premier League relegation zone as they walk out at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The clash at St James\u2019 Park could thus go a long way towards deciding who goes down, and Spurs fans will be hoping that Newcastle are motivated to put on a show for their fans in their final home game of the season.<\/p>\n