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They also needed results to break their way from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, where a favourable outcome was required to keep their top-flight status alive.<\/p>\n<p>For long stretches, West Ham struggled to take control in challenging conditions, and their prospects were further dented when Tottenham went ahead against Everton. With the scoreboard elsewhere turning against them, the pressure increased even though they were managing to create chances at home.<\/p>\n<h2>Castellano, Bowen and Wilson seal 3-0 over Leeds<\/h2>\n<p>The deadlock was finally broken in the 67th minute. Taty Castellano rose highest at the back post to convert Jarrod Bowen\u2019s corner, triggering a wave of relief among the home supporters.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham then made the result safe 11 minutes from time when Bowen struck again, finishing sharply from an angled position to put the contest beyond Leeds. Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, completing the emphatic victory.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, Everton held their position against Tottenham, ensuring that West Ham\u2019s performance\u2014despite the convincing margin\u2014could not prevent relegation.<\/p>\n<h2>Relegation ends a long Premier League stay<\/h2>\n<p>This result sends West Ham back to the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 season, bringing an end to their lengthy spell in England\u2019s top division.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds United, meanwhile, finished 14th after ending the campaign with their first loss in nine matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Ham United\u2019s 14-year run in the Premier League has ended, with the club relegated to the Championship after securing a 3-0 win over Leeds United on the last day of the season at the London Stadium. Key takeaways West Ham were relegated despite beating Leeds 3-0 in their final match. 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