Tottenham Hotspur remains afloat in the Premier League, West Ham is relegated

Tottenham Hotspur narrowly saved their Premier League status when Joao Palhinha’s first-half goal sealed a priceless 1-0 home win against Everton on Sunday.

Only an 11th home league defeat of a miserable season could have seen Tottenham go down for the first time since 1977, but Palhinha’s 43rd-minute effort erased that nightmare scenario.

It meant West Ham United’s 3–0 win over Leeds United was in vain as Tottenham finished 17th with 41 points, two points ahead of its London rivals, who were relegated.

Tottenham’s victory completed a breakout mission led by Roberto de Zerbi, who has rejuvenated the team since taking charge just over a month ago while Spurs were in deep trouble.

After an afternoon of nerves and ten agonizing minutes of stoppage time, during which every clearance from Tottenham was applauded, the final whistle was met with immense relief and celebration.

West Ham fans feared the worst after news of Spurs’ first-half goal spread around the ground, but Taty Castellanos gave them hope with a 67th-minute header. Jarrod Bowen doubled the lead with ten minutes remaining and Callum Wilson added a late third.

That meant that West Ham’s fourteen-year stay in the Premier League was over and that Tottenham will play in the top division for the 49th consecutive season.

Published on May 24, 2026