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Can Tottenham relegate West Ham tonight? Premier League relegation permutations explained
The relegation battle in the Premier League is going down to the wire.
Tottenham's Decisive Match: Tottenham can officially relegate West Ham United tonight if they secure a victory in their away match against London rivals Chelsea.
The Points Gap: West Ham currently sit in 18th place with 36 points and only one game left to play. Tottenham are in 17th place with 38 points but have two games remaining.
Sealing Survival: A win tonight would move Tottenham to 41 points, putting them an insurmountable five points clear of West Ham with just a single match left in the season, guaranteeing Spurs' safety.
The Slender Lifeline: To have any hope of survival, West Ham desperately need Chelsea to defeat Tottenham tonight. If Tottenham lose both of their final two matches, West Ham can still potentially bypass them on the final day.
The Impact of a Draw: If Tottenham draw tonight, West Ham are effectively relegated. West Ham would have to beat Leeds, hope Spurs lose their final game, and somehow overturn a massive 13-goal deficit in goal difference.