The fight to avoid relegation between Tottenham Hotspur and Westham United dragged on right up to the last day of the Premier League season, with Chelsea sealing the key result by beating Tottenham 2-1.
Enzo Fernandez struck first for the Blues in the opening half, giving Chelsea the kind of early edge that set the tone and sent both teams into the break on level terms in the contest, but not in the scoreboard.
Andre Santos then made it 2-0 for Chelsea, finishing after a superb setup from captain Enzo Fernandez to extend the advantage and put Tottenham under immediate pressure.
Quick facts
- Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on the final Premier League match day.
- Enzo Fernandez scored in the first half to open the scoring for Chelsea.
- Andre Santos doubled the lead after an assist from captain Enzo Fernandez.
- Richarlison pulled one back for Tottenham, but it was not enough to spark a full comeback.
- Tottenham’s path to survival requires at least a draw against Everton on the final day.
- Arsenal were crowned champions of the 2025/26 Premier League season after Man City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.
Tottenham’s leading scorer, Richarlison, did respond by grabbing a goal for the visitors, narrowing the gap and keeping the match alive—but the turnaround never arrived, leaving their relegation hopes still hanging in the balance.
Looking ahead to the closing fixtures, Tottenham will need to at least secure a draw against Everton on final match day to give them any realistic chance of heading into the next season in the EPL.
Title update
Earlier in the day, Arsenal were confirmed as champions of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, completing the season’s main prize before the survival drama concluded.
