Former Jack Wilshere has offered his verdict on which side is more likely to be relegated this season between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, and his answer may surprise some fans.
Tottenham’s 1–1 draw with Leeds United on Monday ensured the relegation fight remains wide open, with just two points separating Spurs and the Hammers heading into the final stretch.
A win for Spurs would have given them valuable breathing room, but instead, the pressure is very much on as both clubs enter a decisive run-in.
Currently, the bottom of the table stands as follows:
- 15th — Crystal Palace: 44 pts
- 16th — Nottingham Forest: 43 pts
- 17th — Tottenham Hotspur: 38 pts
- 18th — West Ham United: 36 pts
- 19th — Burnley: 21 pts
With everything still to play for, Spurs face Chelsea next, while West Ham meet Newcastle United — two fixtures that could define the relegation battle.
A defeat for Tottenham, paired with a West Ham win, would drop the Lilywhites into the bottom three on the final day.
Jack Wilshere gives his relegation prediction
Speaking to talkSPORT, Wilshere gave his honest assessment and believes Spurs currently hold the advantage.
“I’d say West Ham. I’d say Tottenham are favourites to stay up at the moment,” he said.
Opta supercomputer backs Spurs to survive
Wilshere isn’t alone. According to Opta’s prediction model, Spurs have just a 13.35% chance of going down, while West Ham face a daunting 86.65% probability of relegation.
Spurs appear marginally safer — but in a season as chaotic as this one, nothing is guaranteed.
