With this result, Tottenham's relegation would be the strange outcome—even adding 10,000 points would not save them... West Ham suffers a 1-3 crushing defeat to Newcastle

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Tottenham's chances of remaining in the English Premier League have risen significantly. West Ham, which was competing to stay in the top flight, has collapsed once again.

On the 18th (Korea time), West Ham lost 1-3 to Newcastle United in an away match at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, in Round 37 of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL). As a result, 18th-place West Ham has fallen into a three-game losing streak, recording 9 wins, 9 draws, and 19 losses (36 points). They failed to close the gap with 17th-place Tottenham (9 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses, 38 points), which sits on the relegation threshold.

Judging by the current situation, Tottenham's chances of staying up are far higher. Tottenham has one fewer match played than West Ham. In goal difference, Tottenham leads with -9 compared to West Ham's -22. Even if Tottenham gains 10,000 points in their remaining two matches, they would be in a favorable position to avoid relegation.

Tottenham will travel to face Chelsea on the 20th, followed by their final league match at home against Everton on the 25th. While both opponents are formidable and complacency is not an option, the momentum of the relegation battle has shifted in Tottenham's favor. Meanwhile, West Ham will play their final match against Leeds United on the 25th.

On this day, ESPN stated, "It is clear that West Ham, having lost to Newcastle, has become the overwhelming favorite for relegation next season."

British Sky Sports also explained, "The fear of relegation for West Ham has deepened. Now, even if Tottenham earns 10,000 points in their remaining two matches, they can push West Ham down to the Championship (second division). Currently, West Ham trails Tottenham by 2 points and is also 13 goals behind in goal difference."

West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation. Centered on striker Callum Wilson up front, the second line featured Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerbell. Newcastle, managed by Eddie Howe, countered with a 4-2-3-1 formation. William Osula and Nick Voltemade started the match.

West Ham adopted a defensive approach but collapsed early. After conceding the opening goal to Voltemade in the 15th minute of the first half, they also conceded an additional goal to Osula four minutes later. West Ham substituted defender Jean-Clair Todibo for striker Valentino Castellanos.

However, West Ham had to concede a decisive goal to Osula in the 20th minute of the second half. In the 24th minute of the second half, substitute Castellanos scored a stunning long-range shot to pull one back, but they failed to narrow the gap further.

According to Sky Sports, manager Nuno said after the match, "This game started terribly. We tried to improve, but we did not get better. We must admit we are in a very difficult situation. There is much anxiety, but we must take responsibility ourselves. We will wait until the end of the season. There is still a chance to stay up, but it will not be easy."

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