After missing out on Tuesday night, Tottenham Hotspur still need a point to retain their Premier League status, with the relegation scrap being decided on the final day.
De Zerbi Faces Pressure
Roberto De Zerbi suffered his second defeat as Spurs boss on the night their fiercest rivals were crowned champions. It was a torturous Tuesday, and the period leading up to Sunday's decisive fixture has been even more unbearable.
Relegation Scenarios
While a point technically doesn't guarantee them safety, West Ham United would need to beat Leeds United by 12 goals to usurp the Lilywhites.
Tottenham's disgraceful home form has unnerved supporters who are fearing the worst, even if Everton have suffered mightily down the stretch.
Everton's Season Struggles
The Toffees seemed primed to secure a European berth two months ago, but a run of six games without a win leaves them down in 12th.
Last week, they concluded their first season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 3–1 defeat to Sunderland that turned toxic towards the end.
They're ending a promising season on a disappointing note, yet they have the chance to help condemn one of the Premier League's supposed elite to the second tier on Sunday.
Everton's Survival History
Everton know all too well what Tottenham are feeling. The Toffees have survived by the skin of their teeth on two occasions in recent years, including on the final day in 2022–23.
Abdoulaye Doucouré's stunning strike at Goodison Park against Bournemouth kept them in the top flight when they needed to triumph.
What's at Stake
Spurs don't have to win on Sunday. In fact, they can lose and still stay up. It's the likelihood of survival which worries supporters most, with fatalistic urges coming to the fore.
De Zerbi has claimed the upcoming bout boasts greater importance than last season's Europa League final, and the Italian wouldn't be wrong.
The ramifications of relegation are frightening, humiliating and likely long-lasting. Everyone in N17 just wants this nightmare to be over.
Everton's North London Woes
Not only do Everton have a terrible record at Arsenal, but they also don't travel well to the opposite half of north London.
The Toffees have won just one of their previous 16 away games against Spurs, losing 11.
Matchup Analysis
Tottenham have won just one league game at home since the opening weekend of the season, but they're facing a flat Everton team playing for nothing.
It's a pretty good fixture for Spurs, with the Toffees winless in six games and playing particularly poorly in the second half against Sunderland last week. They cannot hold onto leads.
Richarlison Factor
The Brazilian has been here before with the visitors, saving Everton down the stretch in 2022. He hasn't yet come to the fore in desperate times for Spurs, but it's set up for Richarlison to save the Lilywhites this weekend.
He's their leading scorer this season, scoring for the 15th time on Tuesday, and his spirit can be relied upon in crunch time.
Prediction
Tottenham 2–1 Everton
Predicted Lineup
De Zerbi is, of course, limited in terms of the number of changes he can make, but there's got to be some tinkering from the team that was beaten at Stamford Bridge.
James Maddison won't play 90 minutes and probably won't start either, but De Zerbi could use Djed Spence, a surprise inclusion in England's World Cup squad, down the right-hand side in place of the wretched Randal Kolo Muani.
Yves Bissouma hasn't been used all that much this season, but his bravery in possession could be needed on the final day.
The Mali international is a contender to partner Rodrigo Bentancur in Tottenham's midfield, with De Zerbi likely to retain his faith in Conor Gallagher.
The injury list remains lengthy and it is full of key names.