Spurs secure survival as João Palhinha sees off Everton to seal West Ham’s fate

Tottenham Hotspur secured their Premier League survival after a tense final day, avoiding what would have been their first relegation from the top division since 1977. João Palhinha's contribution proved decisive in sealing West Ham's relegation fate, with West Ham having scored three times against Leeds at the London Stadium but ultimately unable to save themselves. The result ended weeks of anxiety for Spurs, for whom the consequences of relegation — financial and reputational — would have been severe.