Who is getting relegated? Kyle Walker, Simon Jordan and more predict whether Tottenham or West Ham will go down
The Premier League relegation battle will go right down to the final day, and deep down, we always knew it would.
In a thrilling ending at the bottom end of the table, Tottenham and West Ham will fight to secure their top-flight status in their last games of the season against Everton and Leeds respectively.
Spurs could have saved themselves from the drop against Chelsea in midweek, but a 2-1 defeat plunged them right back into danger.
As a result, Roberto De Zerbi‘s side remain two points above 18th-placed West Ham heading into Sunday, with it still all to play for.
Tottenham’s fate is in their hands, who realistically only need to avoid defeat to Everton, while hoping West Ham do not beat Leeds by a huge scoreline due to their 12-goal superior goal difference.
While relegation for either side would be devastating, Spurs dropping down would send shockwaves across English football, with their last season outside of the top-flight coming in 1977/78.
So who goes down out of Tottenham and West Ham? The question has been floated around the talkSPORT studios…
Simon Jordan: West Ham
Asked who he believes will get relegated, ex-Crystal Palace owner Jordan was quick to share how he would like things to play out.
Speaking on talkSPORT’s White and Jordan, he said: “If I’m being honest, I’d like to see Tottenham get relegated because I think it’d be quite funny for the incumbent ownership to have some medicine.”
But Jordan’s dream scenario and his actual prediction were two very different things, as he admitted he can’t see West Ham staying up.
The presenter explained: “You look at it and my belief is Spurs will stay up.
“I’ve always tipped West Ham to go down. Not because I want them to go down, but I think in my mind’s eye they were always going to go down.
“And I think Spurs will just about have enough, one way or the other, whether it’s a lack of engagement from Everton, or whether it’s the fans dragging them across the line.
“One way or the other, I think they’ll get across the line on the weekend.
“But I’m not sure that having seen West Ham against Newcastle [in their 3-1 loss], and seeing how poor they were against Newcastle, that despite the resurgence of West Ham, where they’ve been very competitive in games and unlucky to lose to Arsenal – I think West Ham won’t beat Leeds.”
Danny Murphy: Tottenham
Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy was less optimistic about his old club’s chances on the final day.
He told talkSPORT: “I want Tottenham to stay up, but I’ve got a bad feeling they’re going to go [down].”
Scoring goals has been a problem for the north Londoners in recent months, with their only fit front three of Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani sharing 16 league goals between them this term.
Spurs also boast a dismal home record, winning just twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League in 2025/26.
Discussing Spurs’ survival chances, Murphy said: “I think it’s a 50-50. I think it will be a tiny margin on the day.
“A lot will depend on Tottenham’s start to the game. I think if they were to go a goal down, the nerves would kick. One of Tottenham’s biggest problems has been creativity, chances. They can’t score a goal.”
While Murphy backed his former team to get a result if they take an early lead, he believes their circumstances make this more difficult.
He explained: “If they score first, they’re going to get the fans on board.
“It’s a really difficult one because playing in a game where you know a draw is enough, subconsciously you’re protecting as soon as you go on the pitch.
“You need a strong manager to give you the freedom to go: ‘No, come on, you’ve got to go and try and win this game and put it to bed’.
“I think West Ham will beat Leeds.”
Martin Keown: Tottenham (maybe)
Arsenal legend Keown was surprisingly measured on his old rivals’ relegation battle, which he discussed a day after the Gunners wrapped up the Premier League title.
Sharing his relegation prediction, he told White and Jordan: “The easy answer is West Ham, isn’t it?
“But I think something’s going to happen.”
You might think Keown would love a twist in the tale, given Arsenal and Spurs’ fierce rivalry, but he insisted this is not the case.
Asked if a relegation for Tottenham would cap off a dream season, he replied: “No, I don’t get any value in that at all.
“I think really what Spurs need to do is take a leaf out of the Arsenal book, in the unity of the stadium, in their last match.
“Every single Spurs fan that turns up, don’t come up there to whinge and moan.”
Addressing Tottenham’s supporters, Keown added: “It’s in Spurs’ hands. They’re two points clear.
“Go and win the game. Get behind your team. Don’t be moaning and groaning all the time. Save yourself, you’ve got a chance to save your Premier League status.”
Kyle Walker: West Ham
Former Tottenham star Kyle Walker was a special guest on Friday’s talkSPORT Drive ahead of joining the World Cup team this summer.
And with Spurs’ final-day decider fast approaching, it was the perfect time to get the defender’s prediction, who made 299 appearances for the club in his eight-year stint in north London.
Presenter Andy Goldstein quizzed: “Hand on heart. Do you think Spurs will stay up?”
To this, Walker replied: “I think they will get some sort of result against Everton.
“I just think the crowd will pull them through. I think the crowd in the last game [against Leeds] was incredible.”
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