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The Premier League relegation battle could go right to the end, with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in a tight fight to stay up, and with only a few games left, there is very little between them, meaning even a small detail could decide who stays and who goes down.

The race to avoid the drop is getting closer, with only four matches left this season. What is usually a big London rivalry has now turned into a fight for survival. With Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley already relegated, there is just one place left in the bottom three, and four teams are still in danger.

Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are slightly ahead on 40 and 39 points, and will hope that is enough to stay safe. That means the focus is now on the two London clubs.

West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur are in a direct battle to avoid relegation. West Ham are on 36 points, two points ahead of Spurs, who are in 18th place. And talking about goal difference, Tottenham have a slightly better goal difference at -10, compared to West Ham’s -16.

Tottenham have a slightly better goal difference, but the gap is very small. Because of that, the final outcome could come down to the league’s rules for breaking ties, which might decide who stays up and who goes down.

Tottenham vs West Ham relegation fight: How the winner is decided

When two teams finish the season with the same number of points, the Premier League follows a clear order of rules to separate them. Usually, goal difference is enough to decide the positions.

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If that is the same, the league then looks at total goals scored. Currently, the Lilywhites have scored 43 goals while West Ham United have scored 42.

If these numbers are also level, the next step is the head-to-head rule. This looks only at the two matches played between the teams during the season. The first check is who took more points from those games. If both teams won one match each, they are level on three points.

If that still does not separate them, the final rule is head-to-head away goals. This means the team that scored more goals in the other team’s stadium gets the advantage.

Tottenham’s remaining four Premier League fixtures:

West Ham’s remaining four Premier League fixtures:

Three goals that could decide the season for Spurs

Looking back at this season’s London derbies, the away goals rule currently favours North London. In September 2025, Tottenham Hotspur went to the London Stadium and won 3-0. In January 2026, West Ham United responded with a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Because both teams have one win each, they are level on head-to-head points. That means the next step is away goals. Tottenham scored 3 goals away at West Ham, while West Ham scored 2 away at Spurs. Because of that difference, Tottenham would finish higher in the table if everything else is equal.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight to stay in the Premier League is not just about survival on the pitch. If they are relegated, the club could face a major rebuild, with several key players likely to leave. We have now identified 10 players who could be on their way out of the club if the worst comes to worst.

Tottenham Hotspur head into the final weeks of the season in a difficult position, still sitting in the bottom three and at real risk of relegation from the Premier League. With only four games left (Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton), they are running out of time to turn things around, and they may have to rely on other results to stay up.

Following their first Premier League win against Wolves in Gameweek 34, attention now turns to their next away match against Aston Villa this weekend. Villa’s form has not been great, which could give Tottenham a chance to take advantage, even though the Lilywhites themselves have also struggled for consistency this season.

Going down would not only be a major setback for Tottenham, but also a financial one. Relegation would likely force Spurs into cutting costs and reducing their wage bill, which could lead to several key players being sold in order to balance the books.

Because of that, Tottenham would likely still need to change many players and rebuild the squad almost completely if they get relegated. With that in mind, here are 10 Tottenham players who could be on their way out if relegation happens.

Guglielmo Vicario – Inter Milan sniff around Tottenham’s number one

Guglielmo Vicario has not been at his best this season and has also faced competition from younger keeper Antonin Kinsky. However, he is still an international-level goalkeeper.

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He has already been linked with a return to Serie A, with Inter Milan reportedly making advances in a deal to sign him from Spurs this summer. If Tottenham were to go down, it would be hard for him to stay, especially as he will want to keep his place in the Italian national team and continue playing at a top level.

Cristian Romero – Spurs may have to part with club captain

The Spurs captain Cristian Romero remains one of Tottenham’s key defenders and leaders, but his future continues to be talked about. It has now become known that he may have played his final game this season, after picking up a knee injury against Sunderland which ruled him out for the rest of the campaign. He is still attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid both linked.

Romero is highly rated for his aggressive defending and leadership, and several reports suggest Spurs could be open to selling him as part of a rebuild, even if they remain in the Premier League.

Micky van de Ven – Big-money Tottenham exit is possible

The Dutch defender has been one of Tottenham’s standout players despite a difficult season, but his future is already attracting strong interest.

Clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid are also reportedly monitoring him. United see him as a strong option because of his speed and calmness in possession.

If Spurs were to be relegated, he would be very difficult to keep, with a move away becoming a strong possibility. If they stay up, his situation is more open, but interest from top European clubs remains high.

Destiny Udogie – Injury problems have hindered Spurs career

One of Tottenham’s most exciting young players, Destiny Udogie is attracting growing interest as clubs continue to monitor his situation at Spurs.

Manchester City, who are reportedly planning a move for him if Spurs were to go down, are long-term admirers of the Italian full-back, while Juventus are also keeping close tabs with a view to bringing him back to Serie A a few years after his move.

Udogie is highly rated for his pace, strength, and attacking runs from left-back, making him a strong fit for top European teams. While he remains an important player for Spurs, strong interest from elite clubs means his future could become a key talking point.

Udogie is currently sidelined with a muscular injury and missed their clash against Wolves last weekend, and we would be expecting Roberto De Zerbi to provide an update on Udogie in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.

Lucas Bergvall – Tottenham will be desperate to keep him

A highly rated young midfielder, Lucas Bergvall has had a more difficult season compared to last year, when he was one of Tottenham’s standout performers. And despite his struggles this season, he still remains an important player of the club even though his future remains a doubt.

Chelsea and Aston Villa have both shown interest in him, and while he is not actively looking to leave, there is growing uncertainty around his situation. At just 20, he needs regular top-flight football, and Spurs may have to consider a sale if major squad changes are needed. For now, he remains a key young talent at the club.

Xavi Simons – Will anyone take a risk on an ACL injury?

A former La Masia player, Xavi Simons joined Tottenham expecting to play Champions League football, but now faces the real possibility of playing in the Championship, showing how quickly things have changed.

He has also been on clubs like Man United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona’s radar if spurs went down. After strong spells with Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig, he made a solid impact at Spurs this season, scoring five goals and providing six assists in 41 appearances.

However, his campaign has been cut short by an ACL injury suffered against Wolves, which will keep him out for the rest of the season and the World Cup. That injury could also reduce immediate interest from Barcelona as he focuses on recovery, although he is still expected to attract attention once he returns to full fitness.

Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham’s assist king

One of the few players to stand out this season, Mohammed Kudus has impressed with his dribbling, physicality, and creativity, and assisted six during his playing time at December.

However, his campaign has been disrupted by an injury, with Spurs suggesting he may need surgery, making it unlikely he will feature again this season.

Despite this, he is attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of the summer window, with both clubs monitoring his situation closely. With Spurs fighting for survival, his future remains uncertain if major changes happen at the club.

Dejan Kulusevski – Tottenham transfer could be risky for buyers

Dejan Kulusevski has been heavily missed this season due to injury and is also expected to leave, with a return to Italy being widely discussed. He is still recovering from a knee injury suffered last year, which has kept him out for much of the campaign and limited his impact on Spurs’ season.

However, reports suggest his future is still more likely to be at Spurs next season, with the club currently having no plans to sell him at such an important stage of his career. Despite the team’s difficult situation, it is also understood that Kulusevski has not expressed any desire to leave.

AC Milan on the other hand are also seen as a potential option for his signature this summer, given his strong performances in Serie A before joining Tottenham.

Dominic Solanke – Championship season seems unlikely

Arriving for a fee rumoured to be around £65 million just 18 months ago, Dominic Solanke is another player who is often linked with a possible summer exit.

Apart from solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract also expires in the summer, making his departure very likely as Spurs prepare for changes in the squad. Solanke is still an important striker, but he is regularly mentioned in reports about players who could leave depending on how the club reshapes the team.

Mathys Tel, who joined permanently from Bayern Munich for around £30 million, has struggled for regular starts and could be allowed to go out on loan rather than be sold. Wilson Odobert has also been affected by injury, while Spurs are reportedly preparing for the possible sale of Pape Matar Sarr as part of wider squad changes, along with other highly paid players in the squad.

Randal Kolo Muani – Currently on loan at Tottenham

Currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, Randal Kolo Muani is expected to leave Tottenham in the summer. Reports suggest Spurs have no plans to make his move permanent, with both the club and the player likely to go separate ways at the end of the season. He also considered leaving in January but stayed due to no replacement being signed.

Barcelona have an experienced Tottenham Hotspur star on their summer wishlist, but a deal could depend on Inter Milan.

We have seen reports suggest that many of Tottenham’s big-name stars are being eyed by the biggest clubs around Europe, as the Lilywhites sit on the brink of relegation.

Earlier this week, a report from the Spanish press suggested that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, had flown to London to lay the groundwork for potential summer deals.

The report speculated that Barca could potentially look to get discount deals from Tottenham if the Lilywhites get relegated.

Barcelona identify Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as a ‘Plan B’

Now, a new report in Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness) has revealed that Cristian Romero is on the Catalan club’s wishlist as they look to add a centre-back to their squad.

The outlet claims that Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni is the top target for Hansi Flick’s men, and the Italian is intent on making a switch to Camp Nou.

However, the Serie A side are demanding €70m (£60.6m) for the centre-back, which is deemed ‘too high’ from Barca.

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As a result, the La Liga giants have identified the Tottenham Hotspur captain as the ‘Plan B’, with Romero said to fit ‘all the requirements’ of the Barca boss.

The Argentine’s experience and leadership qualities are valued highly by Flick’s men as they look to reinforce their backline.

Barca have begun work on a deal for Romero already

Sport says that Barca have already held talks with the Spurs star’s agent to express their interest and explore the possibility of a summer deal.

The outlet claims that Romero is keen on swapping the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Camp Nou this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi could be boosted by the return of two senior Tottenham players for his side’s upcoming trip to Villa Park.

The clash against Villa will be seen as a must-win game by Tottenham Hotspur, who remain two points adrift of safety with four games to go despite their win over Wolves last week.

Spurs have some reasons to be optimistic ahead of their clash against Unai Emery’s side, who have not been in great form of late and will be in Europa League semifinal action on Thursday.

It has now been revealed that the Lilywhites could also receive a big injury boost or two ahead of the trip to the Midlands.

Guglielmo Vicario and Destiny Udogie could return for Tottenham against Aston Villa

De Zerbi had previously revealed that Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return to training this week, but we have not received confirmation of the same from the club yet.

However, The Standard have suggested that the Tottenham number one could be in line to feature against Villa after missing the club’s last three league matches.

The outlet reveals that Destiny Udogie, who missed the clash against Wolves due to a muscle injury, could also make his return on Sunday.

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However, there is some disappointing news for the Lilywhites regarding a couple of their other injured players.

James Maddison and Dominic Solanke update ahead of Villa clash

Dominic Solanke was forced off with an injury in Tottenham’s win over Wolves, and De Zerbi indicated that the England international’s injury is not serious.

However, The Standard say that Solanke’s return date remains unknown, as does the return date for Pape Matar Sarr, who remains sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love hearing what Kevin Danso has been doing away from the pitch in North London this season.

The Spurs star has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons recently, with his mistake against Brighton costing the Lilywhites two points.

Danso was inexplicably targeted with racist abuse after Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against the Seagulls, but he did his talking on the pitch, responding with a fine performance against Wolves, as he helped the Lilywhites keep a clean sheet.

Tottenham have stood behind the Austrian through his ordeal, and they have now explained the impressive work that he has been doing in the local community this season.

Kevin Danso wins prestigious award for community service at Tottenham

Tottenahm have now announced that the 27-year-old has been named the club’s PFA Community Champion in recognition of his commitment to supporting the community.

They revealed that the defender has taken a leading role in the community projects that the club have undertaken through the season, including visiting the local Foodbank on two different occasions.

The club’s statement reads: “Kevin has played an active role in a range of initiatives supporting vulnerable communities across London – he is a consistent advocate for and contributor to our local food banks, and is also an ambassador for charity The Passage, with the aim to raise awareness of homelessness.

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“He has visited Tottenham Foodbank twice this season, including a trip around Christmas to help deliver an annual donation – which is provided by the Club on top of year-round support – and was fittingly presented with his award at our Training Centre by one of the charity’s representatives.

“The Foodbank has been supporting local people in crisis for over six years, providing emergency food to families and individuals, and last year supported 5,725 people, with almost a third of them children.”

Danso has sent a message to Spurs fans ahead of final four league games

Danso has admitted to Tottenham fans that the players need their support more than ever as they desperately try to secure the club’s place in the Premier League.

The centre-back assured the fans that he and his teammates would keep fighting until the very end to achieve their objective.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a summer move for Belgian sensation Mika Godts, but the Lilywhites have just discovered that a deal for the winger will not be easy to complete.

Godts is enjoying a breakthrough season at Ajax and appears to have all the makings of being the next superstar to emerge from the club’s famous academy.

The 20-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 29 Eredivisie games this term, and his performances have seen him break into the Belgian national side.

Reports indicate that Spurs have made multiple scouting trips to the Netherlands this season to watch Godts, but the Lilywhites have just discovered that they will face plenty of competition for the youngster.

Six top European clubs join Tottenham in the race for Mika Godts

It has now been revealed by journalist Lentin Goodijk that Ajax man’s list of admirers has grown considerably ahead of the summer window.

He claimed that Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona are expected to make the trip to Johan Cruyff Arena this weekend to watch the 20-year-old in action against PSV Eindhoven, while three other big clubs also have the youngster on their wishlist.

Goodijk said (via Voetbal Primeur): “Against PSV, Arsenal, Chelsea and FC Barcelona will have their scouts in the stands. Manchester United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and all the other big clubs in Europe have him on their list.”

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Godts’ outstanding form may be bad news for Spurs

According to reports, Tottenham could have signed the Ajax star for £40m in January, and the Lilywhites could well come to regret not doing so.

Godts has produced some moments of outstanding magic over recent weeks, and his form has seemingly attracted a lot more attention ahead of the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Nathan De Cat as the ideal man to bolster their midfield ahead of next season, but the North London club’s pursuit of the player just got harder.

Spurs’ midfield is likely to see some big changes this summer, with reports suggesting that Yves Bissouma is expected to leave Hotspur Way this summer, while some sources suggest that Joao Palhinha’s future also remains up in the air.

The Lilywhites boast of some extremely talented young midfielders in their squad, with big things expected of the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

The North London club are now looking to add another exciting teenage midfield talent to their squad this summer.

Chelsea and Man City set to challenge Tottenham for Nathan De Cat

Last month, it emerged that Tottenham view Nathan De Cat as the ‘ideal deep-lying playmaker’ for their squad, having been impressed by the youngster in his breakthrough season at Andrelect.

It has been suggested that Spurs are ready to make a £30m offer for the Belgian international, but the Lilywhites’ pursuit is now set to get a lot harder.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City and Chelsea are now ‘stepping up their interest’ in De Cat, with both clubs doing ‘detailed background work’ on the 17-year-old ahead of the summer.

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With the midfielder having just a year left to run on his contract, he is now attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer.

Scouts from both the Blues and City have been left hugely impressed by De Cat’s performances and his current development trajectory.

Three other Bundesliga clubs also vying for De Cat

TEAMtalk do mention in their report that other Premier League clubs, including Spurs, have also been tracking the young Belgian over recent months.

However, the interest in De Cat is not restricted to England, with Bayern Munich also said to be ‘particularly keen’ on landing the youngster.

Additionally, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are ‘also firmly in the mix’ for the Andrelect starlet, with both clubs set to continue their well-established strategy of recruiting elite young talent.

The referee for the big Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday has been confirmed.

Spurs are running out of matches to save their season, as they currently sit two points adrift of 17th place with four games to go.

Every game will be seen as a must-win for Roberto De Zerbi’s men, who travel to Villa Park to take on a side which will be in Europa League semi-final action on Thursday.

Tottenham fans will be hoping that Unai Emery’s side will have half an eye on progressing to the final and take their eye off the ball in the Premier League, given that the Villans look well placed to secure Champions League qualification.

Sam Barrott will be the referee for Aston Villa v Tottenham

The Premier League have confirmed that Sam Barrott will take charge of the big clash at Villa Park this Sunday. James Mainwaring and Wade Smith have been named as his assistants.

Paul Tierney will be the fourth official, and he may have plenty on his hands, given De Zerbi’s tendency to be animated and come out of his area. Tony Harrington will be the VAR for the game, and he will be assisted by Nick Hopton.

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According to Transfermarkt, Barrott has only overseen five matches involving Tottenham, with the Lilywhites winning two, drawing two and losing the other. He has handed 12 yellow cards to Spurs players in those clashes but has not brandished a red.

Spurs fans have been left frustrated with refereeing decisions

The Tottenham supporters’ frustrations have grown as the number of big decisions have gone against their side over recent weeks.

Just last week, the Premier League Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel admitted that Brian Brobbey should have been sent off during Sundeland’s 1-0 win over Spurs after pushing Cristian Romero onto the path of the onrushing Antonin Kinsky.

Opta’s Supercomputer has revealed the likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur making it two wins in a row in the Premier League when they travel to Villa Park on Sunday.

While Spurs secured a morale-boosting win over Wolves last weekend, they still remain two points adrift of safety.

They are in danger of falling four points behind West Ham before they travel to Aston Villa, as the Hammers will take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham are considered big favourites to join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship, and they desperately need to beat Unai Emery’s side, but they go into the game as huge underdogs.

Aston Villa are huge favourites to beat Tottenham as per Opta

Opta’s Supercomputer has given the Lilywhites very little chance of creating an upset at Villa Park and pulling themselves out of the drop zone.

The website gives Villa a 61.5 per cent chance of taking all three points against De Zerbi’s men on Sunday. The draw is the second most likely result at 20.3 per cent.

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The away side have been handed just an 18.2 per cent chance of picking up a much-needed win on Sunday.

Spurs do have reasons to be optimistic ahead of the Villa clash

Tottenham have three good reasons to be optimistic ahead of their trip to the Midlands, with the main one being that Unai Emery’s side have not been in good form.

Additionally, while Villa will be in Europa League semi-final action against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, Spurs will be much fresher, having had a full week to prepare for the game.

Questions are once again being raised around Tottenham Hotspur’s handling of injuries after Xavi Simons’ devastating setback, with scrutiny falling firmly on the club’s medical team.

Tottenham Hotspur cannot seem to catch a break on the injury front this season, with their players continuing to drop like flies.

Spurs Web revealed that recent data has Tottenham as the unluckiest side in the Premier League this season, having lost players to 243 weeks of injury.

On Saturday, Xavi Simons unfortunately joined the list of long-term absentees after suffering an ACL injury in the clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Dutchman now set to miss the rest of the season and the World Cup.

Tottenham medical team criticised by Jamie O’Hara after Xavi Simons injury incident

Spurs fans have since vented their frustrations following news of Simons’ injury, with many quick to call for the club to sack their medical team.

The frustrations of the Lilywhites faithful are not misplaced, as during the course of this season, several Tottenham players have had to face extended time on the touchline.

In fact, this season alone, there have been three ACL injuries, with Wilson Odobert, James Maddison and Xavi Simons all suffering setbacks.

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Speaking on talkSPORT, Jamie O’Hara took aim at the Tottenham medical team, questioning their handling of the situation involving Simons.

He said: “I mean ACL I mean what? I cannot blame the medical team for that. What I can blame the medical team for is the fact that they put ice spray on his knee when he is off and everyone in the ground can see that he was in a bad way, Xavi Simons, he was in a bad way and they got him up.

“I think they made him do a couple of jumps to see if he was alright. They put ice spray on his knee, he has ruptured his ACL. I mean how many times have we had this argument, Jason, me and you, about get him on a stretcher?

“Players on a stretcher, you see him walk off, next day you say yeah he has done his meniscus or he has done his ACL, he is out for six months and they are walking off a football pitch.

“The amount of times we say this, if they are injured, if they have got a knee injury, they are coming off. Put him on a stretcher and get him off.

“In the end he does go on a stretcher after they have put ice spray on his knee and made him jump up and down, it is unbelievable.

“It is unbelievable, I cannot get my head around it and then you know I am sitting here, we are going how many injuries can these players take?

“How many injuries have Spurs got this season and it is not an excuse but it is ridiculous. The whole team has been injured this season. It is half the season with 13 players.”

Tottenham injury crisis deepens ahead of Aston Villa clash

While Simons is set to begin his recovery, Spurs continue to wait anxiously for reports regarding Dominic Solanke.

The Englishman was also forced off against Wolves after picking up a hamstring injury that saw him substituted before half-time.

Spurs Web has since reported that Solanke’s issue is also long-term and could keep him out for the rest of the season, meaning he may miss Spurs’ fight for survival.

With two more players now joining the treatment table, Tottenham could be without 11 players heading into their clash with Aston Villa this weekend.