Pundit Clinton Morrison was adamant when asked if West Ham will stay in the Premier League and it will sound a warning to relegation rivals Spurs and co.
West Ham, bitter foes Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are locked in a battle for Premier League survival heading into the last seven games.
The Hammers have the chance to climb out of the bottom three and above Spurs with victory over Wolves on Friday night.
That would pile pressure on new Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi from the get-go as he takes charge for the first time away at Sunderland two days later.
Morrison says West Ham have momentum and X-factor for survival
West Ham would also go level on points with Forest, who take on Aston Villa on Sunday, and one point behind Leeds, who have a tough game away at Man United on Monday night.
Victory over Wolves is vital for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side as it represents the most winnable game the Hammers have in their final seven.
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Given Tottenham, Forest and Leeds all have far superior goal differences to West Ham, the Hammers will likely have to ensure they finish at least one point ahead of one of their relegation rivals.
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The goal difference issue is worth a point to the other three teams and could well become a factor given how tight things are looking for the run-in.
Despite their vastly improved form since January 6th, Opta’s Supercomputer still makes West Ham favourites for the drop out of Tottenham, Forest and Leeds.
But that’s not how Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison sees things.
Morrison is adamant about West Ham in a warning for Spurs and their other relegation rivals.
The former Premier League striker was discussing the battle for survival and believes the Hammers will be staying up, possibly at Tottenham’s expense.
Morrison does not buy into claims West Ham have the hardest run-in. He has singled out Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson as the key to survival for Nuno’s side.
And he says Spurs were his nailed on pick for relegation until De Zerbi’s appointment given they are yet to win a league game in 2026.
Spurs were Morrison’s nailed on pick until De Zerbi appointment
“I did probably six, seven weeks ago (think West Ham were down), but if you look at all the teams that are in and amongst that bottom, they’re the team that’s got momentum,” Morrison said on Sky Sports News.
“They are the team that you can see are playing together and everyone’s on the same page, and Nuno’s been in this situation before and he’s got the experience, and they’ve got X-factors in their team. We just alluded to it, Summerville. They need Summerville back, though. He was outstanding before he picked up the calf injury. They need him back for Friday (then there is) Jarrod Bowen (too), experience like Callum Wilson in a team who will get you goals.
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“So they’ve got the experience, and that’s why I look at them and think West Ham have a good chance. And everyone can say the run-in is tough. And it is tough, but the Premier League’s tough, so there’s no easy games in the Premier League anyway. But I think the momentum they’ve got at this moment in time, I do believe West Ham can get out of trouble.”
When pressed on who will drop into the Championship instead, Morrison suggested the appointment of De Zerbi has muddied the water.
“I knew you were going to ask that. I can’t predict that now,” Morrison added.
“Listen, if he (De Zerbi) hadn’t have come in, it would have been Tottenham. I’m being honest. Tottenham have not won a game in 2026. That is bonkers, by the way. It really is.”
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