Tottenham Hotspur’s survival hopes remain precariously balanced following a tense 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Monday night.
Mathys Tel briefly appeared to be the savior after firing the hosts ahead in the 50th minute, only to turn villain by conceding a late penalty.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin clinical conversion from the spot canceled out Tel’s opener, leaving Spurs just two points clear of the drop zone.
The result keeps Roberto De Zerbi’s men in 17th place with 38 points, while West Ham languishes in 18th following their 1-0 defeat to league leaders Arsenal.
Leeds United and Nottingham Forest officially secured their safety this weekend, leaving Spurs and the Hammers as the final two sides fighting to avoid the drop.
Antonin Kinsky proved vital in stoppage time, producing a fingertip save to deny Sean Longstaff and prevent a catastrophic home defeat.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took over in late March, insisted his squad has the “quality and heart” to navigate this historic crisis.
Spurs now face a daunting trip to Chelsea on May 19 before a potential winner-takes-all finale against Everton on the last day of the season.
With Wolves and Burnley already relegated, the pressure in North London has reached a fever pitch as the club fights to avoid its first relegation since 1977.
