Tottenham Hotspur Relegation Fears

The prospect of one of the Premier League's six wealthiest clubs being relegated to the Championship should be essentially impossible, given the immense resources they have at their disposal. However, with nine games left to play, Tottenham Hotspur are just a point above 18th-placed West Ham, and in the kind of wretched run of form that makes it difficult to see where enough points are going to come from.

The club's income would take a serious hit if they were to drop into the Championship. According to BBC Sport analysis, the reduction could be as much as £261m overall. One key area in which they would be harmed is ticket revenue, which earned the club £130m, the fifth-highest across the continent. The club's broadcast revenue would also plummet, and the tens of millions they earn from Champions League TV income will drop to nothing, unless they manage to win the tournament.

Furthermore, the club-record £269m of commercial income Spurs earned last year would likely take significant damage. Sponsorships such as kit manufacturer Nike and front-of-shirt sponsors AIA's deals will have their values slashed thanks to relegation clauses. Playing four more home matches in the Championship could also have an impact on Spurs' ability to host other lucrative events and concerts, which the club has heavily focused on.