Overview
- Tottenham secured survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on May 24, 2026 when João Palhinha pounced on a rebound to score before half‑time and Roberto De Zerbi’s side held on to finish 17th on 41 points.
- West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 on the same day but still finished 18th on 39 points, bringing an end to their 14‑year run in the top flight and confirming relegation to the Championship.
- De Zerbi’s late appointment in March delivered the form that kept Spurs up, while West Ham’s season was undone by a poor start that left them too much ground to make up despite a late improvement under Nuno Espírito Santo.
- Immediate consequences include an off‑season rebuild for Tottenham in the Premier League and expected cost‑cutting at West Ham that sources say will increase pressure to sell top players.
- The final day also featured major league milestones and farewells, including Pep Guardiola’s last match as Manchester City boss, Mohamed Salah’s final game for Liverpool, Bruno Fernandes’s new single‑season assist record, and Erling Haaland claiming the Golden Boot.