Tottenham survived Premier League relegation on the final day with a victory over Everton, sending West Ham down instead. The celebrations at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were tempered by a fan banner reading "Promised Success. Delivering Failure. ENIC out." Players rejoiced at avoiding the "preserve of strugglers" chants, with only three home league wins all season highlighting their embarrassing campaign.

Roberto De Zerbi's emergency appointment proved pivotal, with the Italian manager acting as "as much a psychologist as coach" to secure survival. His impact included away wins at Wolves and Villa plus this crucial victory. The £74m Champions League qualification from Europa League success makes the season's failure even more stark for a club with such resources.

Captain Cristian Romero and defender Micky van de Ven face uncertain futures after finishing 17th for a second consecutive season. Van de Ven called this "unacceptable," while De Zerbi immediately declared work would start "around 8pm or 9pm" to build a "top, top, top team" with first-level additions. The inquest must begin before temporary elation turns to anger.