West Ham enter the final Premier League match needing victory to keep realistic hopes of avoiding relegation. They are two points behind Tottenham and must win against Leeds while Tottenham lose to Everton. Nuno Espirito Santo’s team faces intense pressure after three straight league defeats, with relegation already occurring in 2002-03 and 2010-11. Leeds have little to play for in the table but are in strong form, unbeaten in their last eight league matches and clear of danger. West Ham have been resilient at home on final days, losing only once in 19 such matches. Earlier this season Leeds beat West Ham 2-1 and aim for a first league double since 2002-03. West Ham are doubtful on Adama Traore, while Bowen is expected to captain with Summerville and Castellanos. Leeds have multiple injury doubts and several confirmed absences.
"West Ham head into the final day of the Premier League season knowing only victory will give them any realistic chance of avoiding relegation when they host Leeds at the London Stadium on Sunday. The Hammers sit two points behind Tottenham heading into the final round of fixtures and require both a win and a Spurs defeat against Everton to survive. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are under huge pressure after losing three consecutive league matches, leaving their top-flight future hanging by a thread heading into the final afternoon of the campaign."
"Despite their recent struggles, there is some encouragement for the hosts when it comes to final-day fixtures at home. West Ham have lost just one of their last 19 final home league matches, winning 11 of those encounters. Leeds arrive in East London with little at stake in terms of league position, but Daniel Farke's side are enjoying one of their strongest runs of form of the season. The Whites are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches and have climbed clear of trouble during the closing weeks of the campaign."
"Earlier this season, Leeds secured a 2-1 win over West Ham at Elland Road and are aiming to complete their first league double over the London side since the 2002-03 season, the same campaign West Ham were relegated despite collecting 42 points. Team news for West Ham vs Leeds West Ham remain doubtful over the availability of Adama Traore, who has missed the club's last two matches. Jarrod Bowen is expected to captain the side once again alongside forwards Crysencio Summerville and Valentin Castellanos."
"Leeds have several fitness concerns heading into the weekend. Noah Okafor, Jayden Bogle, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brenden Aaronson and Facundo Buonanotte are all doubts. Ilia Gruev, Pascal Struijk and Anton Stach are definitely unavailable through injury. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is ex"
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