Tottenham: Supercomputer updates Premier League relegation prediction after defeat vs Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of being relegated from the Premier League have been boosted after Sunday’s stunning collapse.
The Lilywhites were battered 3-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by fellow relegation contenders Nottingham Forest, in what could be a defining moment for the season.
Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White scored either side of half-time, before Taiwo Awonyi wrapped up the points in the final minutes.
Igor Tudor’s side had looked to have stepped it up a gear over the past week, when they drew to Liverpool at Anfield and beat Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
But any uptick in Tottenham’s form was thrown out of the window on Sunday, with the threat of relegation alive now more than ever.
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Supercomputer predicts narrow survival for Tottenham
Football Insider exclusively revealed on Sunday that Tottenham may sack Tudor in the international break, with the gap between games seen as the perfect opportunity to make a change.
The interim manager has failed to produce a Premier League win since his arrival in February, and looks to be incapable of motivating his players.
In fairness to him, however, his squad looks beyond help at times.
Tottenham should have been pumped up when they were welcomed by the fans with flares and celebrations in the streets on Sunday, yet they looked shell-shocked once they had stepped onto the pitch.
The day’s only saving grace was that West Ham were beaten at Aston Villa, meaning it is only Nottingham Forest that have climbed two points ahead.
Opta‘s supercomputer has now handed Tottenham an increased 23.33 per cent chance of going down this season, while Nottingham Forest’s win has seen their chances of the drop fall to 11.60 per cent.
West Ham remain the overwhelming favourite to join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship next season, with the supercomputer predicting a 58.75 per cent chance of it.
Who have Tottenham still got to play?
Tottenham’s final seven games are undoubtedly some of the biggest in the club’s recent history.
The fixture list has not given them an easy ride, with trips to Sunderland, Villa and Chelsea still to come.
Wolves will not be an easy opponent at Molineux given their recent form, either, and Everton, who arrive on the final day, boast an impressive record away from home.
Should it be Tudor to lead Tottenham into the final seven, he will fancy games against Brighton and Leeds United at home.
But the fact of the matter is that Sunday’s game proved that the Lilywhites are not too good for any opponent right now, and it will take something special to keep them up.
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