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West Ham

West Ham — English football club relegated to the Championship in 2026 after Premier League relegation battle.

2026-04-242026-06-21

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeArsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners' first English title in 22 years.

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  3. The Standard

    Arsenal are five points clear with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.Victory for Guardiola's men at the Etihad against Champions League hopefuls Brentford would cut the gap at the top for at least 24 hours before Arsenal visit West Ham.

    Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola
  4. The Standard

    t Arsenal back into the Champions League final for the first time since their only previous appearance ended in defeat against Barcelona in 2006.The north London club are now four games from immortality, with three wins from their remaining Premier League matches against West Ham

    Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
  5. Citizen Digital

    The Gunners will be crowned champions if they win their last three games against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace.

    Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
  6. Citizen Digital

    He was also a former assistant to Slaven Bilic at West Ham and Besiktas. The departing Valverde, who has had three tenures as Bilbao coach, ended their 40-year trophy drought when his side won the Copa del Rey in 2024.

    Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season
  7. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal now just need to beat West Ham, already-relegated Burnley and Crystal Palace to end a 22-year wait to be crowned champions.

    Three talking points from the Premier League
  8. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal visit relegation-threatened West Ham on Sunday before hosting Burnley and visiting Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign.

    Advantage for Arsenal as Man City, Everton share spoils
  9. Citizen Digital

    There are just three games left for each club in Forest's scrap with fourth-bottom Tottenham and third-bottom West Ham.

    Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid
  10. Citizen Digital

    West Ham's defeat at Brentford on Saturday had presented Tottenham with a lifeline in the relegation battle.

    Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at Villa
  11. Citizen Digital

    At the other end of the table, West Ham face Brentford while relegation rivals Tottenham take on Aston Villa.

    Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. UK government concerned by abuse allegations against West Ham co-owner

    The British government said allegations that billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning" and must be investigated by relevant authorities. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Crystal Palace wins Conference League final with Mateta goal

    Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. De Zerbi's passion saved Spurs from relegation, says Maddison

    Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. De Zerbi urges Spurs to fight relegation battle with passion

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Tottenham faces final-day Premier League survival fight

    Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. De Zerbi urges Tottenham to play with courage against Chelsea

    Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. Spurs, with two games left, are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, meaning a point would realistically secure safety.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Newcastle manager hints Gordon may have played final game

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe suggested that English forward Anthony Gordon may have made his last appearance for the club, as Bayern Munich are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign him at the end of the season. Gordon has missed Newcastle's last four games, with Howe saying the team's recent strong performance and consideration of the future influenced his selection decisions.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Arsenal seeks emphatic win over Burnley in title push

    Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to defeat relegated Burnley decisively as they chase a first Premier League title in 22 years, holding a two-point lead over Manchester City with two games remaining.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta urges Arsenal to beat Burnley emphatically for title push

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his side to defeat relegated Burnley decisively on Monday to close in on a first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal are two points ahead of Manchester City with two games remaining, though City hold a one-goal edge on goal difference.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Arsenal defender Ben White ruled out for season knee injury

    Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a medial knee ligament injury, sidelining him from the club's Premier League run-in and Champions League final. The 28-year-old is also highly unlikely to feature for England in the World Cup in North America next month.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Guardiola: Manchester City still fighting for Premier League

    Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure despite needing to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City are five points behind leaders Arsenal with three games left and a game in hand.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Tottenham draw with Leeds leaves Premier League status uncertain

    Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Arsenal beats West Ham 1-0 amid controversial VAR disallowed goal

    Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Manchester United held goalless at Sunderland in Premier League

    Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta urges Arsenal focus ahead of West Ham Premier League match

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Guardiola says City must win to pressure Arsenal

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Arsenal lead by five points with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham manager defends win over Aston Villa

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal leads Premier League as title race enters final stretch

    Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

  4. Man City must beat Brentford to pressure Arsenal—Guardiola

    Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must win against Brentford on Saturday to apply pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City trail Arsenal by five points with three games left for the Gunners and four remaining for City after a 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Arsenal reaches Champions League final for first time in 20 years

    Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 2–1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, with manager Mikel Arteta urging the team to use the momentum to pursue a double of the Premier League title and European crown.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Saka fires Arsenal to first Champions League final in 20 years

    Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after Bukayo Saka scored in a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid on May 5, 2026, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. The Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Edin Terzic named Athletic Bilbao coach for next season

    Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season on a two-year deal, replacing Ernesto Valverde who is stepping down at the end of the current campaign.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal gains Premier League title advantage as Man City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton after Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike, a second-half collapse that handed Arsenal control of the Premier League title race. Arsenal now needs to win their final three games to claim the championship, five points ahead of City with one game in hand.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Nottingham Forest beats Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League

    Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham escapes relegation zone with 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

    Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Arsenal aim to extend Premier League lead over City

    Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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