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West Ham relegated from Premier League after season of despair
Joao Palhinha’s first-half goal kept Spurs up and sent West Ham to the Championship despite a 3-0 win over Leeds, officials said.
- West Ham was relegated from the Premier League on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton, confirming an 18th-place finish despite the club's 3-0 victory over Leeds United.
- The relegation ends a 14-year top-flight stay following a decade of internal separation that began with the move from Upton Park to the London Stadium, while owners David Sullivan and Karren Brady faced fan criticism over their vision.
- West Ham managed only 10 wins across 38 league games, and despite second-half goals from Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen, and Callum Wilson against Leeds, the tally proved insufficient to secure survival.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed "sadness" after the match, while captain Bowen declined to discuss his future, saying "It's still very, very raw" and citing respect for fans during this emotional period.
- West Ham will compete in the Championship next season, trading Premier League derbies against Arsenal and Chelsea for matchups against Millwall and Queens Park Rangers, while facing potential squad changes to make ends meet.
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