Tottenham Hotspur hold a commanding position in the race for 17th place thanks to their two-point cushion and markedly superior goal difference of -10 compared to West Ham United’s -22 with one Premier League match remaining. Recent results have kept the London sides locked in a direct relegation scrap after both clubs secured narrow wins earlier in the run-in, yet Tottenham’s superior points haul and defensive record in the closing weeks have anchored trader consensus around their survival. A draw or victory for Spurs against Everton on the final day would all but guarantee 17th, while West Ham would need an improbable combination of a heavy win over Leeds and a significant Tottenham collapse to overturn the standings. Even in that scenario, goal difference would likely prove decisive given the current margins.