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Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge, leaving Roberto De Zerbi’s side in danger of relegation with just one match remaining in the Premier League season.
Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring for the hosts in the 18th minute with a spectacular curled effort from outside the penalty area, and Andrey Santos doubled Chelsea’s advantage midway through the second half.
Tottenham managed to pull a goal back in the 74th minute when Richarlison scored from close range following a clever backheel from Pape Matar Sarr, but despite a late attacking surge, Spurs could not rescue a draw.
The disappointing result gives a massive lifeline to 18th-placed West Ham, who now sit just two points behind Tottenham in the standings.
Spurs, who have managed to avoid relegation since 1977, will host Everton in their high-stakes season finale on Sunday, where a draw should realistically guarantee safety due to their superior goal difference.
Reflecting on the crisis, Tottenham midfielder James Maddison admitted the squad’s current position is embarrassing and urged his teammates to give everything for the club and its fans in the final match.
Meanwhile, West Ham face a must-win scenario against Leeds to maintain any hope of extending their 14-year tenure in the English top flight, while Burnley and Wolves have already seen their relegation confirmed.
For Chelsea, the hard-fought home victory marked their first triumph in the Premier League since early March, helping them climb to eighth place in the table as they look to finish an inconsistent campaign on a positive note.
