Leeds United and Nottingham Forest were the big winners in the Premier League relegation battle last weekend, with both teams picking up much-needed victories.
For Leeds, their win over Wolves mens they are pretty much out of danger, sitting nine points clear of the drop zone with the Whites having four games to play, while others have five.
For Forest, their win over Burnley - coming from behind to do so - move them five points clear of the relegation zone after Tottenham and West Ham could only pick up draws with Brighton and Crystal Palace respectively.
Premier League Relegation Battle Could Swing Once More
Forest have a difficult-looking trip to Sunderland on Friday night, however, with West Ham and home to Everton and Spurs away at already relegated Wolves meaning results could swing back the other way this weekend and it could tight once more at the bottom of the table.
With Forest playing first, they could get a psychological edge on their rivals, or, alternatively, they could open up the door to the Hammers and Spurs, who both play on Saturday at 3pm.
Pundit Alan Shearer believes this weekend's matches will see the relegation battle get even closer.
The Betfair ambassador has backed Nottingham Forest to draw at the Stadium of Light on Friday night, saying: "The Stadium of Light is a tough place to go, you know how physical Sunderland will be and once the crowd gets behind them it will be a tough game.
"But with the form Forest are in and Morgan Gibbs-White full of belief, I am going to go for a draw. It will be a good point for Forest."
That would take them six points clear of Spurs, who sit 18th currently, but Shearer is backing Tottenham to pick up their first win of 2026 and end a run of 118 games without a victory in the Premier League.
Why Tottenham Could Be 'Doomed' This Weekend
He added: "It is an absolute must-win for Spurs. I do believe with the belief they might have picked up last weekend, whether it was from their performance or West Ham not winning at Palace, I think that will give them great encouragement.
"Had it been the other way, then I think they would be doomed. I think if they lose this weekend then they will go down. Considering Wolves are already down, I am going to tip Spurs to win for the first time in a long time."
And that would be enough to take Spurs out of the relegation zone on goal difference, because the former Newcastle United striker is tipping the Hammers to only draw at home to Everton.
He said: "Everton are a really good side, especially away from home, they've got a good record. It is a tough one for West Ham, who are desperate to win.
"They will be at home, but I am not sure they will have enough to win it, so I am going to say a draw."