West Ham have put themselves in a strong position when it comes to qualifying for European football next season but the job is not done just yet.
The Hammers are favourites for at least a Europa Conference League spot, but David Moyes' team could still drop out of the European positions entirely if results go against them on the final day of the season on Sunday.
As things stand West Ham are in sixth place with just one match remaining, the visit of Southampton to the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Hammers are three points ahead of Tottenham in seventh and Everton in eighth, with both teams capable of leapfrogging West Ham on the final day.
One thing that is guaranteed is the Hammers will finish above Arsenal, who are four points back in ninth place, the first time West Ham will have finished above the Gunners since the 1985-86 season. That year the Hammers ended the campaign in third with Arsenal down in seventh spot.
If West Ham secure at least a point against the Saints then Europa League group stage football will be coming to the London Stadium next season.
However, defeat against Ralph Hasenhüttl's team would leave the door open for Tottenham and Everton to move above them in the table, should they beat Leicester or Manchester City respectively.
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
| 6. | West Ham United | 37 | 12 | 62 |
| 7. | Tottenham Hotspur | 37 | 21 | 59 |
| 8. | Everton | 37 | 4 | 59 |
| 9. | Arsenal | 37 | 14 | 58 |
Only a win for Spurs or Everton can deny the Hammers a Europa League spot.
If Tottenham beat Leicester City and Moyes' team fail to take anything from the Saints game then Spurs will move into sixth spot with the Hammers dropping to either seventh or eighth, depending on how the Toffees get on at champions Manchester City.
However, it is highly unlikely that Everton can squeeze West Ham out of the European spots.
Carlo Ancelotti's team are three points behind the Hammers and have an inferior goal difference, needing a nine-goal swing on the final day of the season.
In short, barring a remarkable turn of events, West Ham will be finishing this season in the top seven and a place in the Europa League group stages or a Europa Conference League play-off spot will be their reward for a fine season.
