Premier League final day reaction: Arsenal lift title as West Ham get relegated

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Sunday afternoon marked the end of an era for several clubs up and down the Premier League.

From Pep Guardiola, John Stones and Bernardo Silva departing Manchester City to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leaving Liverpool, it was an emotional day for many.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier also left their respective clubs ahead of moves to pastures new this summer.

On the managerial front, Andoni Iraola guided Bournemouth to European qualification for the first time in the club’s history in his final game in charge of the Cherries, while Marco Silva may also have overseen his final match as Fulham manager.

Too little, too late for the Hammers

West Ham 3-0 Leeds

On the other side of London, it was despair for West Ham as their 14-year stay in the Premier League came to an end despite beating Leeds at London Stadium.

The Hammers needed to win and hope that Tottenham lost against Everton to have any hope of retaining their top-flight status.

For a long while it looked like they would struggle to get the victory they needed as they put in a lethargic display in sweltering conditions, with their cause not helped by Spurs having taken a first-half lead against Everton.

But the moment the home fans had been waiting for came in the 67th minute when Taty Castellano headed in Jarrod Bowen's corner at the back post.

It got even better for the home side with 11 minutes remaining as they doubled their lead, Bowen driving a neat, angled finish into the far corner.

Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, and the Hammers had done their part but they still needed Everton to turn things around at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That outcome failed to materialise as Roberto De Zerbi's side held firm to win and retain their Premier League status.

Relegation means West Ham will play Championship football for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Goodbye to the 2025/26 Premier League season

And so, there it is.

The 2025/26 Premier League season has finally come to an end.

For some - particularly Arsenal and Sunderland fans - it was a historic season, and one they will never forget.

For others - Wolves, Burnley, West Ham, Liverpool and Chelsea - it was a campaign that never really managed to get going, and one that ultimately proved deeply disappointing.

Let’s have a look at all of the weekend’s reactions, analysis and big talking points before we take a look ahead to what the 2026/27 season could have in store, shall we?

It’s only 89 days until the new campaign kicks off…

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