The Premier League relegation battle took another dramatic turn as West Ham defeated Everton while Tottenham also secured a vital win. Both sets of fans experienced elation as their teams secured vital wins. Other clubs who thought they were safe are once again looking over their shoulders.
Hammers Edge Everton in Relegation Thriller
West Ham’s match against Everton was a rollercoaster. Tomas Soucek’s header gave West Ham the lead in the 52nd minute. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fired in an equaliser for Everton in the 88th minute. Substitute Callum Wilson then slotted in a dramatic late winner for West Ham in the 92nd minute.
The way the afternoon unfolded was a bit like the final day of the season, according to former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.
Spurs Secure Important Win at Wolves
Tottenham secured a win at Wolves. Joao Palhinha scored for Tottenham. He said, “We have four finals [to come]. We need to do our jobs. Hopefully, this win can change things, give us a bit more motivation as well as it’s been a long time without victories.
Palhinha added, “What we can control right now is doing our job until the end of the season and keeping the club where it belongs, which is the Premier League.”
Relegation Battle Set to Go to the Wire
- West Ham defeated Everton 2-1.
- Tottenham won at Wolves 1-0.
- Spurs remain two points adrift.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo said of the relegation battle: “It is going to be until the end. Keep fighting, keep believing.” Saturday marked the last time before the final game of the season that both West Ham and Tottenham will play at the same time on the same day.