Premier League relegation battle goes down to final day after Spurs’ defeat at Chelsea

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20 May 2026 • 6:02 AM MYT
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Premier League relegation battle goes down to final day after Spurs’ defeat at Chelsea

  • Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, meaning Spurs' Premier League survival will now go down to the final day.
  • Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos scored for Chelsea, marking the club's first league win since 4 March.
  • Richarlison netted for Tottenham, but the defeat leaves them vulnerable to relegation for the first time in 48 years.
  • The result offers a lifeline to 18th-place West Ham, who could secure safety if they win and Tottenham lose on the final day.
  • Chelsea fans celebrated the win and the recent appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager, while revelling in their rivals' precarious position.

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