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Forest Tops; West Ham, Tottenham Duel Relegation

4/28/2026

Summary

Forest Extends Lead

West Ham United defeated Everton 2-1 with an injury-time goal, leaving them three points behind Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest's 5-0 victory over Sunderland left them five points clear at the top.
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 118-day winless streak but remained three points behind Nottingham Forest.
Gary Neville said the relegation battle now involves only West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Summary

Portuguese Managers Lead

Portuguese managers now lead the Premier League relegation battle, with Vítor Pereira at Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espírito Santo at West Ham, and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham.
Tottenham dismissed Thomas Frank in February, saw Igor Tudor last seven matches, and hired De Zerbi last month.
West Ham won injury-time when Jarrod Bowen passed to Callum Wilson.
De Zerbi warned the club must focus on staying in the Premier League as Forest’s Europa League run reaches a semi-final versus Aston Villa.

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Forest Extends Lead

West Ham United defeated Everton 2-1 with an injury-time goal, leaving them three points behind Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest's 5-0 victory over Sunderland left them five points clear at the top.
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 118-day winless streak but remained three points behind Nottingham Forest.
Gary Neville said the relegation battle now involves only West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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