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West Ham United believes they have the confidence, form, and mentality to avoid relegation after a recent 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
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It is easy to look at the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday as a negative result.
The chance to go four points clear of Tottenham and pile further pressure on them in the relegation battle was there to be taken, but I have always been a big believer in the saying: 'Respect the away point'.
The reality is a two-point cushion over Spurs means all we need to do is match their results over the next five games to secure survival. That is more than achievable.
Tottenham travel to already-relegated Wolves on Saturday, but that does not present the guaranteed victory many will be expecting.
We have seen many times before how relegated teams suddenly start picking up results. They play without pressure, with more freedom and some players even start playing better with their immediate futures at risk.
Meanwhile, despite Roberto de Zerbi showing signs of getting a bit of a tune out of his Spurs squad, we do not know just how damaging that last-minute Brighton equaliser at the weekend has been to their mentality. It was already fragile.
The draw is seen as a setback, but West Ham remains confident in their ability to escape relegation.
West Ham's recent performances have boosted their confidence and mentality, which they believe will help them avoid dropping out of the league.
West Ham cites their confidence, current form, and strong mentality as key factors in their fight against relegation.

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After that, Spurs still play Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton - all of which are difficult fixtures against teams that still have something to play for.
We host Everton at London Stadium, where we have been much improved of late. We have not lost a league game at home since Nottingham Forest in January, picking up impressive results against Sunderland, Bournemouth, Manchester United and Manchester City in that time.
It is our home form that will dictate our fate and that is where we are better right now.
So Monday's draw, albeit not ideal, is still a good point and keeps us primed to achieve survival.
This is going to go to the wire - and we are the team with the confidence, form and mentality to get over the line.
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