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Premier League relegation permutations and what Tottenham need after Aston Villa win
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Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa to move out of the Premier League relegation zone following first-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison at Villa Park
Everything you need to know about the Premier League relegation permutations and what Tottenham Hotspur need with three games to go…
- Tottenham Hotspur are out of the Premier League relegation zone after their 2-1 win over Aston Villa and control their fate once again. Spurs sit one point ahead of West Ham United with an 10 better goal difference after a four-goal swing this weekend.
- Tottenham took the lead after 12 minutes when Conor Gallagher fired in his first goal for the club he joined in January. Richarlison then doubled their lead by heading home a Mathys Tel cross from the second phase of a corner that Villa failed to clear. Emi Buendia scored a late consolation, but Spurs held on.
- They will now stay up by bettering West Ham’s results over the remaining three matches. Winning their last three matches will guarantee their survival in the top flight.
- Spurs host Leeds United next weekend and then play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their final away game. Everton are their visitors on the final day of the Premier League season.
- West Ham host Arsenal next up before a visit to Newcastle United and a home game against Leeds on the final day. Notably, their next two matches are due to kick off before Tottenham play theirs.
- Nottingham Forest have a game in hand over both clubs as they did not play this weekend because they visit Stamford Bridge on the early May bank holiday tomorrow. Two of their final three fixtures are at the City Ground, with a trip to play Manchester United at Old Trafford sandwiched by home games against Newcastle and Bournemouth.
- Crystal Palace and Leeds are not yet mathematically safe because they need three more points to guarantee finishing ahead of West Ham. However, their total of 43 points would be a record high for a relegated team in a 38-match season.
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