West Ham United now find themselves six points from Premier League safety following a ten-man Nottingham Forest draw with [Crystal Palace](https://www.claretandhugh.info/crystal-palace-bio/).
The point was enough for Sean Dyche’s side to draw level with Leeds United, whilst leaving a struggling Palace nine points clear of the drop zone. The table now makes grim reading for West Ham supporters, with goal difference meaning the Hammers would effectively need an extra point just to keep pace.
Despite being reduced to ten men following a red card for Nico Williams, Forest produced an impressive backs-to-the-wall defensive display — a stark contrast to West Ham’s capitulation at Stamford Bridge just 24 hours earlier.
Last Chances Fast Running Out
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Forest now face Leeds on Friday night and, stating the obvious, both sides cannot win. That fixture at least offers West Ham a sliver of hope.
But that hope comes with a massive caveat.
West Ham must beat Burnley the following day. Anything less and the gap could become insurmountable.
Fail to take three points there, and it really may be time to accept the unthinkable.