Joao Palhinha's 43rd-minute goal fired Tottenham to Premier League safety with a 1-0 home win over Everton on Sunday.
Match Overview
Defeat at Chelsea on Tuesday meant Spurs required a draw or victory to guarantee survival and ensure West Ham's result at home to Leeds had no bearing on the north London club's destiny. Roberto De Zerbi had sparked an incredible turnaround for Tottenham since his March arrival, guiding them out of the bottom four last month, but his next magic trick was to end a 10-match winless run at home in the Premier League.
Key Moments
Palhinha's scruffy goal two minutes before half-time earned Spurs a deserved lead at the break, but a nervy second half followed with news of West Ham goals filtering through. Everton boss David Moyes shuffled his pack, and substitute Tyrique George almost produced a last-gasp leveller. However, Antonin Kinsky's flying save in stoppage-time confirmed a first Tottenham home league win since December and sent West Ham down.
The victory sparked joyous scenes in north London as Spurs secured their top-flight status for another season.
