adminThere is a growing belief that Tottenham Hotspur will find their form at the perfect moment to edge out West Ham in the battle for Premier League survival—but Tomas Soucek isn’t convinced.
The race to avoid the drop has become a direct showdown between the two fierce rivals. With Leeds United and Nottingham Forest securing their safety in the past week, the pressure now falls entirely on Nuno Espírito Santo’s West Ham and Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham, who face a make-or-break final five matches.
De Zerbi has warned West Ham that Spurs will win every remaining game, starting with a trip to already-relegated Wolves. Meanwhile, West Ham welcome European-chasing Everton and former manager David Moyes to the London Stadium.
Soucek: West Ham hold the advantage
On paper, West Ham have the tougher remaining fixtures, but their recent form is far superior—Tottenham are still without a league win this calendar year. While De Zerbi backs his team for a perfect finish, Soucek argues the advantage clearly lies with the Hammers.
If Tottenham beat Wolves and West Ham fail to defeat Everton, Nuno’s side will slip back into the relegation zone with four games left. Conversely, a West Ham win combined with a Spurs defeat could all but secure survival for the east Londoners.
The stakes have rarely been higher, and many pundits, journalists, and fans still expect Tottenham to pull through. But according to Soucek, West Ham possess one crucial edge: their fate is in their own hands.
The Czech midfielder insists that control is the most important factor in the relegation scrap, and he’s determined to keep it that way.
“It’s in our hands” – Soucek
“I’m very happy that it’s in our hands,” Soucek told West Ham’s official website. “That’s the most important thing, and we want to keep it that way until the end. I can’t say exactly how many points we’ll need, but we have to move forward. Right now, I’m only thinking about the Everton match.
“We know we have five finals left. We know our destiny is in our control, and that’s a huge motivation for us and for our fans. It’s a massive home game against Everton, and we all want three points.”
If West Ham beat Everton and Spurs lose to Wolves, Nuno’s side will move five points clear of De Zerbi’s team with four matches remaining. A West Ham win and a Spurs draw would open up a four-point gap.
However, two results would erase that advantage. A Hammers draw combined with a Spurs win would leave both sides level on 34 points—but Tottenham’s far superior goal difference (effectively worth an extra point) would put survival in their hands for the final four games. If Spurs win and West Ham lose, Tottenham would move one point ahead and regain control of their own destiny.
Crucially, West Ham play three of their last five matches at home, starting with Everton, while Tottenham have three away games and only two at home.
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