"The odds are in Spurs' favour. According to the Opta supercomputer, they have a 19.54% chance of relegation, compared to 80.46% for Nuno's Hammers. West Ham take on Newcastle United at St James' Park this Saturday, two days before Spurs play next, at Chelsea. If West Ham can win at Newcastle - they beat the Magpies 3-1 at home in the league in November - then they will jump to 17th and push Spurs into the relegation zone by one point. Anything other than a Hammers win, though, would hand the advantage back to Tottenham - who could then ensure their safety by winning at Chelsea."
Tottenham and West Ham are the remaining teams fighting for Premier League survival with two games left. Burnley and Wolves are already relegated, so either Tottenham or West Ham will join them in the Championship. Tottenham sit 17th, two points clear of West Ham in 18th, and have the superior goal difference after drawing 1-1 with Leeds. West Ham are struggling after a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in which Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out by VAR. Leeds, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest have already secured top-flight status, leaving Tottenham and West Ham needing results quickly. Opta gives Tottenham a 19.54% relegation chance versus 80.46% for West Ham. West Ham play Newcastle first, and their result could determine whether Tottenham are pushed into the relegation zone before they face Chelsea.
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