West Ham relegated as win over Leeds not enough to overhaul Tottenham
West Ham United has been relegated from the Premier League after a final-day victory over Leeds United. Despite winning 3-0, the Hammers needed Tottenham to lose to Everton to avoid relegation. This marks the end of West Ham's 15-year stay in the top flight of English football.
- ▪West Ham's win over Leeds was not enough to prevent relegation.
- ▪The team needed Tottenham to lose their match against Everton to stay up.
- ▪West Ham's relegation follows a decline since their Conference League victory in 2023.
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