The final day of the Premier League season delivered once again as West Ham suffered relegation to the Championship despite a rousing 3-0 win over Leeds.The Hammers had to win and hope Tottenham lost but only half of that equation came off with Spurs edging past Everton 1-0.Joao Palhinha scored the only goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reacting quickest after his header had come back off the post two minutes before half-time.There were one or two nervy moments late in the second period but Spurs held on, rendering West Hams win irrelevant.Nuno Espirito Santos side looked nervy in a low-quality first half but Taty Castellanos opener paved the way for West Ham to ease to the win with Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson also finding the target.It ultimately wasnt enough and, as news of Spurs win filtered through, Hammers fans knew their 14-year stay in the top-flight was over.Table of ContentsLiverpool secure Champions League footballFernandes the star as Manchester United cruise at BrightonArsenal win againLiverpool secure Champions League footballThe other outstanding issue on the final day was the scramble for European spots.Liverpool got the point they required to play in the Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield. On an emotional day as the home fans said farewell to Mohamed Salah and Andy Roberson, it was Curtis Jones who put the Reds in front but Kevin Schade equalised six minutes later.Sunderland were the days big winners, beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light to secure a place in continental competition for just the second time in the clubs history.Trai Hume and a Malo Gusto own goal put the Wearsiders in control and, although Cole Palmer pulled one back, the visitors hopes were effectively ended when Wesley Fofana was sent off 17 minutes into the second half.Regis Le Bris side finished seventh, one position below Bournemouth who drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest. Chelsea ended up in 10th and there will be no European football for Xabi Alonso when he takes over at Stamford Bridge.Morgan Gibbs-White scored his 18th goal of the season for Forest to send a reminder to England boss Thomas Tuchel having been left out of his World Cup squad on Friday but Marcus Tavernier levelled after 54 minutes as Andoni Iraola signed off his Cherries tenure with a deserved point.Fernandes the star as Manchester United cruise at BrightonBrighton will play in the Conference League after slipping to eighth courtesy of a 3-0 hammering by Manchester United.Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record with number 21 to supply Patrick Dorgu with the opener and further goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Fernandes himself saw United to another impressive win.Pep Guardiolas 10-year reign at Manchester City ended with a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa.Antoine Semenyo put City in front but Ollie Watkins netted twice for the Europa League winners to end a brilliant week for Unai Emerys men on a high.Bernardo Silva and John Stones both started for City on their final appearances for the club.Arsenal win againChampions Arsenal won again, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.Gabriel Jesus put Arsenal in front towards the end of a first half the visitors controlled and Noni Madueke doubled their advantage, firing home after Palace failed to deal with an Arsenal corner.Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back in the final minute and Palace thought they had secured an unlikely point when Yeremy Pino scored in injury-time only for VAR to overrule his effort.Issa Diop and Tom Cairney scored as Fulham beat Newcastle 2-0 at Craven Cottage while the battle of two relegated sides Burnley and Wolves ended 1-1 at Turf Moor.Adam Armstrong put Wolves ahead with a fifth-minute penalty but Zian Flemmings 11th goal of the season restored parity. Topics AFC Bournemouth Arsenal F.C. Brentford F.C. Chelsea F.C. Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. Manchester United F.C. Newcastle United F.C. Sunderland A.F.C. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. West Ham United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Jarrod Bowen upset at West Hams relegation: It hurts Jon Fisher 24th May, 2026 West Ham 3-0 Leeds: Report, result and goals as Hammers relegated despite final-day win Mitch Fretton 24th May, 2026 Brighton 0-3 Manchester United: Fernandes breaks assists record as Carrick continues magic run Jon Fisher 24th May, 2026 Tottenham 1-0 Everton: Report, result and goals as Spurs SURVIVE on final day Mitch Fretton 24th May, 2026 Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal: Champions celebrate title success after edging past Eagles Jon Fisher 24th May, 2026 WATCH: Castellanos puts West Ham ahead in must-win game Mitch Fretton 24th May, 2026
