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West Ham's Revival Could Resurrect 40-Point Survival Mark
12 Feb
Summary
- The 40-point mark for Premier League survival is being discussed again.
- West Ham are in strong form, gaining 10 points from their last five games.
- Several teams, including Brighton and Crystal Palace, are looking nervously down.
The Premier League's mythical 40-point survival mark, long considered the threshold for safety, may be back in vogue this season. West Ham United, currently 18th, are exhibiting renewed vigor, having secured 10 points from their last five matches. This surge places them just three points adrift of 17th place, with Nuno Espirito Santo's squad demonstrating a historical capability for strong finishes. Their current points tally of 24 is the highest for an 18th-placed team at this stage since the 2019-20 campaign.
In contrast, Tottenham have faltered, accumulating only four points from their last 27 available. Nottingham Forest, despite being ahead of West Ham, have also struggled, winning only two of their past 10 games. Teams like Brighton and Crystal Palace are also expressing concerns. Brighton, in 14th with 31 points, have won only once since November 30th. Palace, a point and a place above Brighton, have also seen just one victory since December 7th, most recently squandering a two-goal lead against Burnley.
