Papu Matar Sarr’s superb backheel assist gave Richarlison a late point to pull Chelsea back to 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, but it wasn’t enough as Tottenham’s relegation fears grew heading into the final day.
Chelsea had already doubled their lead in the first half, with Andrei Santos firing into the bottom right corner to put the Blues 2-0 ahead after Enzo Fernandes’ superb opener.
Sarr’s moment of brilliance late in the game gave Spurs fans a glimmer of hope.
One of Tottenham’s standout performances in a turbulent season, the Senegalese midfielder flicked a backheel pass into the path of Richarlison, who calmly slotted the ball inside the left post to reduce the gap.
The Brazilian striker’s goal gave Spurs late hope, but Chelsea held on for all three points with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham’s defeat means Spurs have a must-win game against Everton
The defeat leaves Spurs in a precarious position heading into the final day of the Premier League season.
Tottenham are in 17th place with 38 points after 37 games, while West Ham remain in 18th place with 36 points, with their last game being a home game against Leeds United on May 24th.
Spurs need to beat Everton at home on the final day, while also hoping West Ham don’t beat Leeds.
If Tottenham lose and West Ham win, Roberto De Zerbi’s side could find themselves in a relegation battle decided solely on goal difference, with Spurs currently leading by -9 and West Ham -22.
The final day’s showdown promises to be one of the most nerve-wracking matches in Tottenham’s recent history.
