Have West Ham given Tottenham an escape route?

But if Tottenham win at Villa Park, it would leave them in the driving seat - just - to avoid the drop.

It would also leave West Ham hoping for a result against title-chasing Arsenal, who are six points clear at the top of the table and have plundered 11 goals on their previous two league visits to London Stadium.

After facing Aston Villa, Tottenham's next game is at home to a Leeds United side who have lost their past five league meetings against the north London club.

So although the form book often means little as the battle for survival reaches its climax, Brentford's win could prove pivotal for West Ham and Spurs.

In an interview on West Ham United's website, Nuno Espirito Santo urged his players to respond against Arsenal and called on the fans to play their part.

"Let's realise that how we react from a bad day is going to keep us alive in this [relegation] fight," the head coach said.

"We have been asking our fans for their support and our fans are giving back. They are disappointed with us [after this result], but we need them more than ever."