'I want my life back': The Premier League relegati...
Key takeaways
- Wolves and Burnley are relegated; the team joining them in the Championship next season will be either West Ham United or Tottenham Hotspur.
- West Ham have a fan base with the 2023 Conference League title still in their consciousness.
- Since the end of April, ESPN has kept in regular contact with supporters from West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are safe. Wolves and Burnley are relegated; the team joining them in the Championship next season will be either West Ham United or Tottenham Hotspur.
West Ham have a fan base with the 2023 Conference League title still in their consciousness. Spurs are last year's Europa League champions, and are now led by Roberto De Zerbi after sacking Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor this season. They are one of the Premier League's traditional Big Six and have never been relegated. Meanwhile, after flirting with the drop for several months, Forest have been steered to safety under their fourth manager this season, Vitor Pereira.
Since the end of April, ESPN has kept in regular contact with supporters from West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. They've documented their emotions as they've watched their beloved clubs offer hope and lead them to resigned despair.