The stage is set for Tottenham Hotspur’s final Premier League clash of the season against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening.
Both teams head to the match after losing their last Premier League fixtures against Chelsea and Sunderland, respectively.
Spurs lost 2-1 against Chelsea, while Everton also lost 3-1 against Sunderland at home.
Tottenham’s defeat at Chelsea means the relegation battle for them goes down to the wire, as their fate is in their own hands now.
They have to beat Everton at home, and they stay up, avoiding relegation.
A draw against the Toffees would also almost certainly suffice, with Tottenham’s goal difference superior to West Ham United’s.
Tottenham currently sit in 17th position on the Premier League table with 38 points, and they are just two points ahead of 18th-position West Ham after 37 matches.
Everton, on the other hand, can still finish in the top half of the Premier League table for the first time in five years if they beat Tottenham and Newcastle United and Sunderland both drop points.
Their hope of European football for next season is already over after their defeat at home against Sunderland in their last game.
David Moyes’ side currently sits in the 12th position on the Premier League table with 49 points after 37 matches.
As a result, Everton is only fighting to secure a potential top-half finish in their match against Tottenham and to end the season strongly.
This means that they are now acting as potential spoilers in the relegation battle as Tottenham need all three points to guarantee their safety.
A win or draw for Everton could potentially help relegate Roberto De Zerbi’s side if only West Ham beats Leeds United with a lot of goals.
