Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham

Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West HamImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tottenham and West Ham have both enjoyed European success in the past three yearsPublished2 minutes agoCommentsThe stakes could not be higher for Tottenham and West Ham on the final day of the Premier League season. While both go into Sunday's games with a chance of being relegated, the odds of top-flight survival are heavily weighted in Tottenham's favour. Roberto de Zerbi's side are a place and two points better off in the table than West Ham and they also have a much superior goal difference.Tottenham welcome Everton and West Ham host Leeds on Sunday - and only one outcome from the nine permutations will see the Hammers avoid the drop. Tottenham have to lose and West Ham win for the Hammers to leapfrog their London rivals and escape relegation.It is 14 seasons since West Ham were outside the Premier League, while Tottenham have only spent one season (1977-78) outside the top flight since 1950. Both have enjoyed European success in the past three years, with West Ham lifting the Conference League trophy in 2023 and Spurs winning the Europa League 12 months ago. Yet both clubs are now in unthinkable situations, with one of the two set to pay a huge price for poor boardroom decisions, managerial churn and recruitment mistakes.What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?Published2 days agoThe crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safetyPublished4 days agoTottenham's tailspinTottenham finished 17th 12 months ago, but were never really in danger of relegation as then-boss Ange Postecoglou juggled an injury-hit squad with a focus on Europe.However, they have endured a truly disastrous campaign this time around, once again not helped by a lengthy injury list.Their season has encompassed three head coaches and multiple unwanted records, including losing six games in a row for the first time in their history and going on a 15-game winless run i...