Tottenham Hotspur must beat Everton on Sunday to guarantee they stay in the Premier League, with the club's top-flight status still mathematically uncertain heading into the final day.
Spurs sit 17th with 38 points after 37 matches, just two points clear of West Ham United in 18th. A defeat at home would leave them vulnerable, even though their goal difference gives them some breathing room. The math is brutal: three points are essential, a draw might work, but anything else could send them down.
The loss to Chelsea midweek has dragged Tottenham into a desperate fight. For weeks they looked safe. Now they find themselves in a relegation scrap on the final day of the season, a humbling turn of events for a club that ought to be fighting for European places.
Everton arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium having lost 3-1 at home to Sunderland. David Moyes' side sit 12th with 49 points and have already watched their European hopes die. They cannot reach the top half of the table now, which was possible before their defeat. But they can still be spoilers in the survival battle, and a win could pile pressure on West Ham if Leeds United spring a surprise.
For Tottenham, the equation is straightforward. Victory guarantees safety. A draw almost certainly keeps them up due to goal difference. A loss means sweating on results from the London Stadium, where West Ham face Leeds United. If West Ham win and Spurs lose, the Hammers will overtake them on points and Tottenham will go down.
Both teams come into the match on the back of defeats. Spurs lost 2-1 to Chelsea, Everton lost 3-1 at home. The form is poor. The pressure is immense. Sunday evening will be tense for everyone connected with either club, with full stadiums and watching fans knowing that ninety minutes will settle whether Tottenham's season ends in disaster or relief.
