Chelsea leave Tottenham Hotspur still at risk of relegation with 2-1 win
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Andrey Santos celebrates scoring the winning goal for Chelsea in the 67th minute against Spurs. on May 19.
PHOTO: REUTERS
- Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos.
- Tottenham's defeat means they still risk Premier League relegation, remaining two points above West Ham. A draw against Everton secures survival.
- Chelsea rose to eighth place for a UEFA Conference League spot. Xabi Alonso was announced as their manager after a limp 2025-26 campaign.
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LONDON - Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on May 19 thanks to goals either side of halftime from Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos, leaving Spurs still facing the risk of relegation from the Premier League in their final game of the season on May 24.
Fernandez let rip with a dipping shot that goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky could not get close to in the 18th minute and turned provider for Chelsea’s second in 67th, cushioning a high ball into the feet of Santos who scored from close range.
Richarlison got one back for Spurs in the 74th minute but the defeat means the North Londoners remain two points above West Ham United in the last unresolved relegation spot.
However, Spurs have a much better goal difference, meaning a draw at home to Everton on Sunday would all but guarantee their survival.
Chelsea, who on May 17 announced former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as their next manager after a limp 2025/26 campaign, climbed to eighth place, which offers a berth in the UEFA Conference League next season, one point behind Brighton and Hove Albion in the last of the Europa League spots. REUTERS
