Spurs face the devastating threat of relegation on the final day of the season
Celebration: Joao Palhinha fired Tottenham in front against Everton just before the interval
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It’s do or die for Spurs this afternoon in what could be the biggest game in the club’s history. In a scenario unthinkable just a few months ago, Spurs’ Premier League survival is on the line on the final day of the season. Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment as manager has kept them competitive, and they now must earn a point at home to Everton to avoid catastrophe.
Just a few days on from the one-year anniversary of Tottenham’s Europa League triumph - one of the greatest days in the club’s modern history - one of the Premier League’s ever-presents risks dropping into the second tier of English football for the first time in almost 50 years. A draw will be enough because of goal difference, and even a defeat would see them survive if West Ham do not win at home to Leeds.
Djed Spence for Randal Kolo Muani is De Zerbi’s only change from the midweek loss at Chelsea, while captain Cristian Romero is in attendance after returning from Argentina. David Moyes’ visitors are chasing a top-half finish and say farewell to Seamus Coleman, with Thierno Barry preferred to Beto up front. Follow Tottenham vs Everton live below!
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James Maddison and Archie Gray are about to come on for Spurs as they look to finish the job.
Sarr weaves his way into the box and falls under the challenge of Iroegbunam.
He wants a penalty, but ends up being booked for simulation instead.
Tottenham 1-0 Everton
Remember, a West Ham win will only keep them up if Spurs lose.
Tottenham can draw and still be fine due to their superior goal difference.
Tottenham 1-0 Everton
Off go Tel and Richarlison.
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Everton are enjoying far more possession just at the moment, but are doing preciously little with it.
Still, De Zerbi will be eager to regain control, particularly with West Ham now leading against Leeds.
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Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Mathys Tel looks set to come off, with Randal Kolo Muani ready to take his place.
Dropped from the team after a frustrating performance against Chelsea, this is a big opportunity for Kolo Muani.
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Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
West Ham have taken the lead and all of a sudden Spurs' position does not seem quite as secure.
It is still all in their hands, but a goal for Everton now would raise the tension ten fold.
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Everton have still not had a shot on target in this game.
Tottenham 1-0 Everton
Now then!
Things just got far more interesting in the relegation fight after Taty Castellanos headed home at the back post from a Jarrod Bowen corner to put West Ham in front against Leeds with 23 minutes to play.
A change in the atmosphere around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but no need to panic with this lead.
Even a draw would be enough remember if West Ham won, due to Spurs’ vastly superior goal difference.
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Tottenham 1-0 Everton
He’s eventually crowded out and Tel can’t find the space to get a clean shot off.
Changes are imminent from both De Zerbi and Moyes.
Tottenham 1-0 Everton
Nothing doing and the two midfielders shake hands, with Spurs goalscorer Palhinha back up and fine to continue.
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