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Tottenham stay up, West Ham relegated, Arsenal crowned champions

Published 24 May 2026

Tottenham Hotspur secured their Premier League survival on a dramatic final day of the season, while West Ham United were relegated after 15 years in the top flight despite winning their own match. Arsenal completed their title winning campaign with a victory at Crystal Palace, lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.

Tottenham entered the day needing only a draw against Everton to guarantee safety, sitting two points above 18th placed West Ham with a significantly superior goal difference. Joao Palhinha scored the only goal of the match just before halftime, poking home after his header struck the post. The result gave Tottenham a 1-0 victory and confirmed their place in the Premier League for next season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took over in late March, had previously stated he would remain with the club regardless of the outcome.

West Ham delivered an emphatic 3-0 win over Leeds United at the London Stadium, with goals from Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson in the second half. However, Tottenham’s result meant West Ham finished in 18th place with 39 points, ending their 14 year stay in the Premier League. They will join Burnley...

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