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The Premier League relegation battle will be decided on the final day with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United battling to avoid the drop.
Spurs had the chance to seal their safety with a game to spare, but were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
One point would, barring a mighty goal difference swing, be enough for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, with both they and their relegation rivals at home on the final day.
Tottenham host Everton while West Ham take on Leeds at the London Stadium with a thrilling battle set to go to the wire.
Tottenham v Everton LIVE: Premier League relegation updates including West Ham v Leeds latest
With Wolves and Burnley both relegated, here are the permutations.
Tottenham Hotspur
Position: 17th | Played: 37 | Points: 38 | GD: -10
Remaining fixtures:
One point would surely do for Spurs now, their goal difference 12 better than that of West Ham with a game to go. Everton have little to play for – though David Moyes may wish to keep his former club up.
De Zerbi expects the relegation battle to go down to the ‘last minute’ (Getty)
West Ham United
Position: 18th | Played: 37 | Points: 36 | GD: -22
Remaining fixtures:
West Ham were dealt a late blow against Arsenal as an equaliser was ruled out (PA Wire)
There is just one game to come for West Ham, though they are, at least, not relegated before they play it. West Ham will have to win against Leeds to have any hope; if Spurs take a point, it will require a goal difference swing that is surely beyond Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.