More dropped points for Tottenham Hotspur have left Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s men in the drop zone, clinging to life in the Premier League alongside West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. Safety remains within reach, but the final month promises decisive swings depending on form and fixtures.<\/p>\n
Leeds sit 15th after a thumping 3\u20130 win over Wolves, a result that all but condemned Rob Edwards\u2019s side to the Championship. For the three clubs below them, a strong finish is essential if they are to avoid joining that fate.<\/p>\n
Standing points: Tottenham 31, West Ham 32, Nott\u2019m Forest 33, Leeds 39.<\/p>\n
Tottenham (remaining): Wolves (A) \u2013 April 25; Aston Villa (A) \u2013 May 3; Leeds (H) \u2013 May 11; Chelsea (A) \u2013 May 17; Everton (H) \u2013 May 24. Despite troubling form, Spurs will like their odds against Wolves. Three points there are a necessity before a trip to Villa Park. The home game with Leeds could prove pivotal; dropped points would leave Chelsea and Everton on the docket to decide Spurs\u2019 fate.<\/p>\n
West Ham (remaining): Crystal Palace (A) \u2013 April 20; Everton (H) \u2013 April 25; Brentford (A) \u2013 May 2; Arsenal (H) \u2013 May 10; Newcastle (A) \u2013 May 17; Leeds (A) \u2013 May 24. West Ham get extra days to prepare for Crystal Palace and will need their best form across fixtures against Everton and Brentford. With league leaders Arsenal ahead and a trip to St James\u2019 Park one week later, the Hammers must channel results to stay clear.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest (remaining): Burnley (H) \u2013 April 19; Sunderland (A) \u2013 April 24; Chelsea (A) \u2013 May 4. Europa League matches against Aston Villa come between domestic fixtures. After the second leg of the semifinals, V\u00edtor Pereira\u2019s men return to take on Newcastle, then travel to Old Trafford on the second-to-last matchday before hosting Bournemouth on May 24.<\/p>\n
Leeds (remaining): Bournemouth (A) is the biggest remaining challenge; their final stretch otherwise avoids the league\u2019s top teams. How each of these schedules plays out in the closing weeks will determine who secures safety and who faces relegation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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