Tottenham secured Premier League survival on the final day after beating Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs started the match two points clear of West Ham with a better goal difference and realistically needed only a draw to avoid relegation for the first time since 1977. Joao Palhinha scored just before half-time after his header rebounded off a post, sparking celebrations. West Ham’s 14-year top-flight run ended after they lost 3-0 to Leeds, with Valentin Castellanos briefly giving them hope. Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson added goals, but the result was not enough. Spurs held on to take three points and remain in the league, while West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves were relegated.
"Tottenham secured Premier League survival on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday as West Ham's 14-year stay in the top division came to an end. Spurs kicked off against Everton needing, realistically, only a draw to avoid relegation for the first time since 1977 -- as they sat two points clear of the Hammers with a significantly better goal difference. Joao Palhinha released the mounting pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium just before half-time, poking home after his header thundered back off a post."
"That goal left Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham, then drawing 0-0 with Leeds, needing a favour from Everton, even if they went on to win their match. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Just a few miles away, at the London Stadium, Valentin Castellanos gave West Ham some hope midway through the second half as he fired the Irons in front."
"Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson made it 3-0 at the full-time whistle but it was too little too late for the Hammers as a nervy Spurs held on to secure all three points. Spurs have enjoyed a mini-revival in recent weeks under De Zerbi, who arrived in late March as the club's third manager of the season. Relegation would have been financially disastrous for the ninth-richest club in world, who won the Europa League last season under former boss Ange Postecoglou."
"The Hammers, who were promoted to the English top division in 2012, will join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship next season. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola walked out at the Etihad for the final time as manager after a decade of almost unbroken success, with newly crowned Europa League winners Aston Villa the visitors. The Catalan on Friday confirmed reports that he was leaving th"
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