Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?
BBC Sport · 2026-04-20 · archive
With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.
The Story So Far
West Ham United face a critical final period of the campaign with only five fixtures left to determine their divisional status. The focus remains on the battle to avoid the third relegation position as the season nears its conclusion. Analytical comparisons are being drawn between the Hammers and Tottenham Hotspur to assess which club faces a greater statistical risk of demotion. While recent developments have shifted the momentum for various teams at the bottom of the table, the outcome of these remaining matches will be decisive. The club must navigate this concluding phase successfully to distance themselves from the drop zone and maintain their current position in the league.
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