Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 00:10 / Updated on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 00:18
Tottenham lost on the opponent's field Chelsea in the penultimate stage of the Premier League, score 1-2, and the fight for relegation fought from a distance with West Ham it extends to the last round.
Spurs needed a draw at Stamford Bridge to secure their place in the Premier League for next season, but Roberto De Zerbi's side failed to leave their London rivals unbeaten.
Tottenham lost to Chelsea, the relegation battle with West Ham goes to the last stage
Heading into the last leg, Tottenham have a two-point lead over West Ham United in the battle to avoid relegation.
The main tie-breaker criterion in the Premier League is goal difference, where Totteham is better, with -10, in contrast to West Ham, with -22, a difference impossible for the “hammers” to recover in just one match.
Traditionally, the last round of the Premier League plays all its matches at the same time. Tottenham will play at home to Everton, while West Ham will receive the visit of Leeds.
How Tottenham escape relegation:
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Win with Everton
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Get a draw with Everton
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They lose to Everton and West Ham don't beat Leeds
How West Ham escape relegation:
Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 18th minute with a superb strike from distance, after minutes earlier Mathys Tel missed a monumental opportunity for Tottenham, heading straight into the left post from six yards.
Enzo Fernandez came close to a 'double' in the 30th minute when he took a powerful free kick from the edge of the box, but his shot hit the crossbar.
Chelsea doubled their lead in the 67th minute when Andrey Santos beat Antonin Kinsky from a one-on-one.
Richarlison brought hope back to the Tottenham fans with a goal in the 74th minute. The Brazilian striker was at the right place and time to beat Robert Sanchez after the ball was played to him by Pape Matar Sarr.
James Maddison had an opportunity to restore parity in the 84th minute. The English midfielder broke into the box but chose to take an extra touch, allowing Hato to intervene in time to block the shot for a corner.
Chelsea – Tottenham, the starting teams
Chelsea: Sanchez – Acheampong, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella – Andrey Santos, Caicedo – Neto, Palmer, Fernandez – Delap
reserves: Jorgensen – Chalobah, Derry, Essugo, Garnacho, R. James, Kavuma McQueen, Mheuka, M. Sarr,
Coach: Calum McFarlane
Tottenham: Kinsky – Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie – Bentancur, Palhinha – Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel – Richarlison
reserves: Vicario – Bergvall, Bissouma, Dragusin, A. Gray, Maddison, PM Sarr, Souza, Spence
Coach: Roberto De Zerbi
Premier League standings
