Harry Redknapp picks which of Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Tottenham are most likely to stay up

Harry Redknapp picks which of Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Tottenham are most likely to stay up

Nottingham Forest breathed new life into their Premier League survival campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Tottenham, leaving their struggling rivals reeling.

Goals from Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Taiwo Awoniyi secured a comfortable win for the Reds in London, moving Forest above Tottenham in the table.

While there’s still plenty of work ahead, the timing couldn’t have been better: with West Ham losing to Aston Villa on the same weekend, Forest now enjoy a three-point buffer from the relegation zone heading into the international break.

Following the latest round of matches, pundits have begun speculating on which clubs are most at risk of dropping down. Forest, Leeds, West Ham, and Tottenham remain in the mix.

Redknapp Backs Forest to Survive

Harry Redknapp, who has managed both West Ham and Tottenham, has suggested he favors Leeds or Forest for relegation over his former sides.

Speaking to TalkSPORT after Forest’s dominant display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he admitted he’s less concerned about the Reds than he is about West Ham and Spurs.

Redknapp highlighted the potential return of Chris Wood as a key boost for Forest and expressed optimism about Vitor Pereira’s squad staying up. He said:

“I want both Spurs and West Ham to stay up for sure, but that’s the way it’s starting to look at the moment. Forest, they look quite strong. They’re solid in midfield, and with Wood coming back, it’s a plus for them. The last few games show they could be okay.”

A Chance to Reset

Forest know the job is far from over, but this victory arrives at an ideal moment, with a three-week break in fixtures providing an opportunity to regroup.

After a chaotic season, the Reds can now take stock, recharge, and return with renewed focus to add more points when domestic action resumes.

While Redknapp’s praise is deserved, Forest will still need to stay sharp. Both West Ham and Tottenham possess quality squads, meaning Pereira and his team have plenty of work ahead to secure Premier League survival.