Tottenham clinched Premier League survival with a dramatic, hard‑fought 1‑0 victory over Everton on the final day, thanks to João Palhinha’s 43rd‑minute header. The win lifted Tottenham to 17th place, keeping them two points clear of West Ham, who drop to the Championship. A season that flirted with a first relegation in 49 years ended in relief for the North London club.

Everton entered with little at stake and never threatened Tottenham’s goal after the break. Their only shot arrived in the 93rd minute, a futile header by Tyrique George, while goalkeeper Antonín Kinský managed a single late save. The outcome left Everton just above the drop zone, and West Ham’s win over Leeds proved insufficient.

Roberto De Zerbi praised his squad’s composure, labeling it the best performance of his tenure. Palhinha’s goal capped a season where he also scored the late winner at Wolves, underscoring his importance to the survival push. Tottenham now faces a summer rebuild but can avoid the financial hit that relegation would have brought, and the club will also need to address defensive frailties exposed throughout the campaign.