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What Happens If Tottenham Win, Lose or Draw vs Everton? Premier League Relegation Explained

Following Arsenal's clinching of the Premier League title earlier in the week, the relegation battle is what Premier League fans will look forward to watching.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are in a relegation battle, and one of them will be relegated to the EFL Championship. Out of both teams, Tottenham is in a better position to stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham is 17th with 38 points, while West Ham United sits 18th in the relegation zone with 36 points.

Last weekend, West Ham United lost 3-1 to Newcastle United. Spurs had the opportunity to avoid relegation by gaining a point against Chelsea, but they lost to Chelsea 2-1 away from home.

 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison (right) stands dejected after Chelsea's Andrey Santos scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match at the Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Tuesday May 19, 2026. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images
Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison (right) stands dejected after Chelsea's Andrey Santos scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match at the Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Tuesday May 19, 2026. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images

The results in the Spurs and West Ham United matches will decide which team is safe and which team is relegated from the Premier League to the EFL Championship.

Results that Affect Tottenham Hotspur in the Relegation Zone

For this relegation battle, it is in Tottenham Hotspur's hands to decide the outcome of who gets relegated.

If Tottenham beats Everton, Tottenham will remain in the Premier League and will not need to worry about West Ham United's result against Leeds, and West Ham will be relegated to the Championship.

If Tottenham draws with Everton, they will need West Ham United not to win by 13 goals. A draw from Spurs practically secures them Premier League football next season due to the high number of goals West Ham needs to score and win by.

If Tottenham loses to Everton, they would need West Ham United to avoid winning to stay. If Spurs lose and West Ham United beats Leeds United, Spurs will be relegated from the Premier League.

All pressure is on West Ham United, who need to win no matter what to have a chance at staying in the Premier League. If West Ham doesn't win, they will be relegated.

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:20 AM.

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