West Ham relegated after final‑day loss to Tottenham

West Ham United have been relegated from the Premier League, their fate sealed on the final day of the season despite a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. The club’s demotion to the Championship was confirmed when Tottenham Hotspur defeated Everton 1-0, rendering West Ham’s result meaningless for survival. This marks West Ham’s first season in the second tier since 2012.

The club acknowledged the failure in an official statement, thanking supporters for their loyalty during what it called an “extremely difficult and disappointing season.” The statement read, “Ultimately, we have not repaid that support. The plain truth is that we have not been good enough.” It pledged to “repair, refocus and rebuild” with the immediate goal of securing promotion.

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who took charge during the campaign, declined to comment on his future following the confirmation. “It’s not about me,” he said. “We are in a tough place and West Ham has to go back in the Premier League. But now we have to go through this period of sadness, understanding the frustration and anger of the fans.”

West Ham’s season was characterized by persistent struggles. The team accumulated only four points from...