Spurs and West Ham's Premier League relegation battle set for dramatic final chapter

Richarlison's goal wasn't enough to spare Tottenham Hotspur from defeat at Chelsea on Tuesday -Credit:Shaun Botterill/Getty Images The stage is set for a nail-biting final-day showdown between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United as both clubs battle to preserve their Premier League status. With the last weekend of the 2025/26 season approaching, neither side has managed to secure their top-flight survival, and the outcome remains firmly in the balance. Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs had a golden opportunity to seal their Premier League safety on Tuesday when they faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

A single point would have been enough to secure their position and simultaneously condemn West Ham to the Championship. However, strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos condemned the North Londoners to yet another loss, despite Richarlison pulling one back. That said, the equation remains straightforward for Spurs heading into the season's finale, as per The Mirror .

Arsenal win Premier League after Man City drops points at Bournemouth Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade in charge West Ham United could yet leapfrog Spurs and survive relegation on the final day of the season -Credit:MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Avoid defeat against Everton on the final day - and bank on West Ham failing to beat Leeds by 12 goals or more - and Spurs will retain their Premier League status. A victory would guarantee their survival outright, regardless of what the Hammers manage against Leeds. Should Spurs lose, they will be desperately hoping West Ham fails to overcome Leeds.

If the Hammers do win, it will be West Ham who survive at Spurs' expense. Away from the relegation drama, Tuesday also brought the title race to a conclusion. Spurs' North London rivals Arsenal were officially crowned Premier League champions .