Tottenham Hotspur’s fight to stay in the Premier League has received an unexpected boost after Nuno Espírito Santowarned that the relegation battle remains far from settled.
With Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC already relegated, attention has turned to the final remaining drop spot — and the pressure is building.
Just six points separate Leeds United in 15th and Tottenham Hotspur in 18th, with the table tightening dramatically heading into the closing weeks of the campaign.
Nuno insists race is wider than Spurs and West Ham
Speaking ahead of West Ham United’s London derby with Brentford FC, Nuno pushed back against suggestions the survival battle is now just between West Ham and Tottenham.
The Hammers currently sit on 36 points, two clear of Spurs, while Nottingham Forest and Leeds have given themselves breathing space in recent weeks.
Nuno believes the margins are too fine for anyone to feel safe.
“I see it as an overall picture. I think nothing in the table is decided, no matter where you are or what we are fighting. This year is so tight in all the positions that everything is going to be to the final moment.” — Nuno Espirito Santo
That assessment offers Tottenham a clear reminder that the teams above them are still vulnerable.
Tottenham’s fixture pressure grows
A quirk in the fixture list could shape the run-in.
West Ham will play before Spurs in each of the next three rounds, meaning Tottenham Hotspur will know exactly what they need when they travel to face Aston Villa on Sunday.
Villa’s push for European football makes that a difficult test, but Tottenham may see opportunity if West Ham slip at Brentford.
Nuno, however, insists fixture timing should not influence mentality.
He stressed the focus must remain internal rather than relying on other results, even though he admitted he would be watching Tottenham’s match closely.
Why Leeds still matter in the survival race
Leeds, sitting on 40 points, remain mathematically involved despite appearing safer.
Their clash against Burnley at Elland Road on Friday could be significant. A Leeds defeat would reopen the fight, while victory would put them in a stronger position heading into the final day — where they face West Ham.
That final fixture could yet become decisive.
Key insights
- Tottenham are two points behind West Ham in 18th place
- Leeds are only six points clear of Spurs
- West Ham face Leeds on the final day
- Tottenham play after West Ham in the next three rounds
- The relegation battle remains mathematically open
What’s next?
Tottenham’s trip to Aston Villa now feels pivotal. A positive result could pull them level or even above West Ham depending on Saturday’s outcome at Brentford.
For West Ham, the immediate priority is avoiding defeat and protecting their narrow advantage. With Leeds still involved and Nottingham Forest not yet fully clear, the final weeks are shaping into one of the tightest survival battles in recent Premier League history.
Can Spurs escape, or will their season end in relegation?
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