Roberto De Zerbi has just six matches remaining to steer Tottenham Hotspur away from the drop zone or face the prospect of Championship football next season. The Italian's hopes of getting off to a fast start were shattered at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, as Nordi Mukiele's heavily deflected strike proved the decisive blow in a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.

With West Ham United leapfrogging them on Friday following a commanding 4-0 thrashing of rock-bottom Wolves, the Lilywhites now find themselves languishing in 18th place in the Premier League and two points adrift of safety. Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, meanwhile, each sit three points clear of Spurs. The saving grace is that the season is not yet over, though Spurs will now need results elsewhere to go in their favour if they are to avoid their first season outside the Premier League since its formation in 1992. With that in mind, here is a breakdown of Spurs' remaining top-flight fixtures compared to the sides they are currently battling to stay above...

Tottenham Hotspur's remaining Premier League fixtures

Saturday, April 18: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton

Saturday, April 25: Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur

Saturday, May 2: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Monday, May 11: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

TBC: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, May 24: Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

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West Ham United's remaining Premier League fixtures

Monday, April 20: Crystal Palace vs West Ham United

Saturday, April 25: West Ham United vs Everton

Saturday, May 2: Brentford vs West Ham United

Sunday, May 10: West Ham United vs Arsenal

TBC: Newcastle United vs West Ham United

Sunday, May 24: West Ham United vs Leeds United

Nottingham Forest's remaining Premier League fixtures

Sunday, April 19: Nottingham Forest vs Burnley

Friday, April 24: Sunderland AFC vs Nottingham Forest

Monday, May 4: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday, May 10: Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

TBC: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Sunday, May 24: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth

Leeds United's remaining Premier League fixtures

Monday, April 13: Manchester United vs Leeds United

Saturday, April 18: Leeds United vs Wolves

Wednesday, April 22: Bournemouth vs Leeds United

Friday, May 1: Leeds United vs Burnley

Monday, May 11: Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United

TBC: Leeds United vs Brighton

Sunday, May 24: West Ham United vs Leeds United