Tottenham secured their Premier League status with a nervy 1-0 final-day win over Everton, ending a 49-year threat of relegation and sending West Ham down instead.
Joao Palhinha’s first-half strike proved enough as Spurs rose to the occasion in front of a tense home crowd.
The goal was the difference on a day when anything less than three points would have left their fate out of their hands.
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Everton offered little resistance. David Moyes’ side, with nothing to play for, failed to register a shot in the second half until the 93rd minute.
Their lacklustre performance meant West Ham’s win over Leeds was meaningless, with Spurs staying up by two points.
For Tottenham, it was a case of job done under pressure. After a season that flirted with disaster, they ensured it would be their London rivals heading to the Championship.
The relief at full-time was instant. Spurs live to fight another year in the Premier League.
Everton’s toothless display confirmed they were the ideal opponents on a day when survival was all that mattered.
