India, May 24 -- Tottenham Hotspur avoided relegation from the Premier League on Sunday (May 24) as they defeated Everton 1-0 on the final day of the season. The win meant Spurs earned 41 points to survive, while West Ham United faced relegation. The Hammers picked up 39 points and, despite a 3-0 win on the final day against Leeds United, faced relegation and will now play in the Championship.

Spurs avoid Premier League relegation

Only an 11th home league defeat of a miserable season could have sent Tottenham down for the first time since 1977, but Palhinha's 43rd-minute effort erased that nightmare scenario. It meant West Ham United's 3-0 win over Leeds United was in vain as Tottenham finished 17th on 41 points, two points ahead of the...