Hull City boss Steve Bruce insists they can still beat the drop.
Defeat at Tottenham could consign the Tigers to Championship football next season, should results go against them in the coming days.
Bruce said: "If you're not quite good enough, then you accept it. The thing that disappointed us all about last week is that we didn't get anywhere near what we know we're capable of producing.
"It doesn't sit easy with me. It's not part of my make-up. Listen, if you get beaten, you get beaten with your boots on."