Brentford (1) 2 v 2 (1) Crystal Palace
40 Dango Ouattara 6 Ismaila Sarr (pen.)
88 Ouattara, assist Sapp van den Berg 52 Adam Wharton, assist Daniel Munoz
Yellows: Kayode Henderson, Lerma, Richards
Played Sunday 17 May at Gtech Community Stadium, att. 17,213, Referee Sam Barrott.
This was a goal rich affair, opened with an early penalty, after a VAR decision that the Bee’s keeper had fouled Ismaila Sarr. Palace continued to dominate with several knocks to the woodwork, before Brentford retaliated with a header from a floating crossfield ball from Daniel Munoz. In the 52nd minute Adam Wharton cart-wheeled across the pitch when he scored with a hefty strike from outside the box. It was his first goal in his 94th appearance for the club. With two and a half minutes to spare Brentford levelled up a scintillating match with a long range set piece throw in. Congratulations to the home team for their creditable performance in the league and good fortune to Palace in their quest for European victory.
Chelsea (1) 2 v 1 (0) Tottenham Hotspur
18 Enzo Fernandez, assist Pedro Neto 74 Richarlison
67 Andrey Santos, assist Fernandez
Yellows: Cucerella, Hato, Delap, Essugo Udogie, van de Ven, Porro
Played Tuesday 19 May 2026 at Stamford Bridge. Referee Stuart Atwell.
This was a colossal game for Tottenham. And had they secured a draw and a single point their relegation woes would have vanished. West Ham would have been booted into The Championship and Spurs could have hit the reset button. But if you can guarantee Tottenham to fail then it is at Stamford Bridge.
The damage began in the 18th minute with a scorching long range strike from Enzo Fernandez, which keeper Antonin Kinsky failed to track. Later, Andrey Santos capitalised from some poor, sloppy Tottenham defending with a simple tap in. Respite came for Spurs though from a well-worked team effort with a Richarlison conversion. Late drama ensued with a possible Tottenham penalty being denied by VAR, after a Cucerella foul was deemed not in play. Agony for Spurs, and a Great Escape foiled by an old enemy.
Which London club we lose from the PL will be decided on Sunday 24th of May. The pundits favour Tottenham to survive, due to having two points in hand. However, they face a tricky Everton team at home, and West Ham against Leeds have nothing to lose. The Hammers were last relegated in 2011. A memory that is still fresh, whereas Spurs were last dropped in 1977. Perhaps the West Londoners will galvanise this stain on their history into positive action and conjure a win. Either way we can expect a very tense, nerve jangling afternoon. Home supporters at both stadiums will be half glued to the action and half stuck to their phones for updates.
Relegation is a humiliating thing. It is not just loss of revenue, but a loss of prestige and kudos in the face of sporting peers and fans. The Championship is a fine league though, with exciting creative play and a freedom of sport that the PL does not provide. Whichever team takes the plunge the upside is an opportunity to rebuild and reinvent. To craft a new squad and club ethos, and return to the top flight all the stronger.
Finally, credit must go to Arsenal for sealing their first league title in 22 years. An outstanding performance, but can they take their form all the way to Champions League glory?
Until next time, enjoy the game, Matt at premierlondonderbies.com