Spurs vs West Ham: Who Has the Easier Run-In After Tottenham's Stunning Aston Villa Triumph?

Leeds United have virtually secured their top-flight status after defeating Burnley on Friday evening, while Nottingham Forest's impressive form under Vitor Pereira indicates that two London clubs will be locked in a desperate battle over the final three weeks of the campaign to avoid the drop.

That assessment could change should Forest fall to Chelsea on Monday afternoon, particularly given their Europa League commitments and the domestic schedule that awaits them.

Regardless, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United — who would have predicted it? Even accounting for Spurs finishing 17th last season and the Hammers clearly going nowhere under Graham Potter, only a true prophet could have anticipated a survival showdown between the two clubs in the season's closing weeks.

West Ham's recent momentum hit a wall at Brentford over the weekend, leaving an opening for Roberto De Zerbi's side, who secured a vital 2–1 victory against Aston Villa to leapfrog their London rivals and climb out of the relegation places.

Here's a breakdown of the remaining fixtures for both clubs involved in this tense relegation battle.

Tottenham and West Ham's Remaining Premier League Fixtures Compared

While Tottenham fans have historically cheered against their own side to derail Arsenal's Premier League title challenges, the supporters should find themselves fully united behind the Gunners next weekend.

An Arsenal win in east London would be a significant boost to Spurs' survival hopes, particularly as they then host a Leeds United side that may not be pushing hard in May, having largely secured their own safety.

A West Ham victory could hand Man City the title, so it wouldn't be entirely unwelcome news for Spurs — but it would make their own fight to stay up considerably harder. The pressure heading into that Monday night fixture would be immense. Woof.

Following that, Spurs make the trip to Stamford Bridge in a midweek encounter shortly after Chelsea's FA Cup final against Manchester City. The fixture will stir memories of the famous "Battle of the Bridge" from ten years ago, when Chelsea rallied from 2–0 down to claim the draw that handed Leicester City their remarkable title triumph.

West Ham travel to Newcastle United on the penultimate matchday, perhaps drawing confidence from their victory at St. James' Park last season. Newcastle did arrest their poor run against Brighton & Hove Albion, but will have little to play for in their final home game of 2025–26.

Both sides conclude the season at home on the final day, with Spurs entertaining Everton at N17 and West Ham taking on Leeds.