West Ham 3-0 Leeds: Hammers drop out of Premier League after 14 seasons in top flight

West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League despite beating Leeds 3-0.

On a final day where only a Hammers win and Spurs loss to Everton would save them, West Ham did their end of the bargain with goals from Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson. But there were no favours from former boss David Moyes with Everton, who lost 1-0 at Spurs.

The Hammers drop out of the top flight after 14 seasons. They last played in the Sky Bet Championship under Sam Allardyce in 2011/12.

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A horror start to the season set the tone under Graham Potter and despite a resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo, it was not enough for a great escape.

Maybe the Hammers can count themselves a tad unlucky as 32.4 points has been enough for safety on average over the last nine seasons. They finished on 39 points.

It was too little too late in the end as the fans' frustrations boiled over in the second half with songs directed at joint-owner David Sullivan.

The game itself saw Leeds have the better of the early knockings but fail to score with Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing excellent chances.

The impressive Matheus Fernandes, who surely won't be playing in the Championship next season. saw a drive beaten away by Karl Darlow but West Ham were booed off at the break after news that Joao Palhinha had put Spurs ahead.

Hope arrived in the 67th minute when Bowen swung in a corner and Castellanos rose highest at the far post to bury a powerful header. Bowen then ended his 13-game goal drought with a typically astute finish from a tight angle before Wilson struck a third in stoppage time.

The Leeds fans were in no mood to be sympathetic, chanting "Lincoln away ole ole" towards the home end at the full-time whistle.

Bowen 'hurting' but vows to get club back to Premier League

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West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen speaking to Sky Sports:

"It hurts, a horrible place to be in football. Relegation for a club like this, it hurts. We did enough today but throughout the season we haven't.

"You can pinpoint many things but when you go out on the pitch, it's about players turning up week in and week out. Last season we managed to wriggle out of it but we haven't this time; we have been there all season.

"It's not something that has just happened. The last couple of seasons, we have been below the standards. We haven't done enough consistently to pick up the points.

"We have not been good enough and we have paid the biggest price. We thought maybe it was a one-off season, in the European season we finished 14th but no one remembers as we won a trophy.

"We didn't do enough on the pitch to grind out results. We have been leading games and dropped points, in this league, you have to fight and earn every point."

On his own future: "I am under contract here, I have been here six-and-a-half years. There are going to be rumours, talk and nonsense. But ultimately what I see is getting this club back in the Premier League. It is where it deserves to be, it is a really low moment but we have to bounce back.

"I have had some really good moments but this is really difficult. You never know what the future holds. For me, I want to see this club back in the Premier League."

Nuno refuses to comment on West Ham future

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Nuno refused to comment on his future at West Ham after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed.

"For the respect we have for the supporters, it is not the moment to speak," he said to Sky Sports.

"Out of respect for them, tomorrow will be a new one [day]."

He continued: "Tough day for us. We knew it would be difficult and we did our part but it did not happen.

"The moment is to just feel this sadness. We had a tough mission and the boys tried it. I wish things could be different for our future but at least we finish with dignity.

"It doesn't take away the sadness. We did many good things but now it is tough to look back and analyse. I just spoke with the boys, we are all sad going through this period."

'A sad and painful moment' - West Ham release statement after relegation

West Ham have released a statement following their relegation from the Premier League saying they will "fight with everything we have to return to the top division of English football at the first time of asking".

The statement read:

"The confirmation of our relegation from the Premier League today marks a sad and painful moment for West Ham United.

"The club wishes to sincerely thank every single one of our supporters for the constant and loyal backing they have given, throughout what has been an extremely difficult and disappointing season.

"Ultimately, we have not repaid that support. The plain truth is that we have not been good enough. We must now face the consequences of that failure with honesty, transparency and a determination to repair, refocus and rebuild.

"West Ham United is a football club whose unique identity is defined not by success or failure on the pitch, but by the values and traditions of our roots in east London, and by the spirit of the people who have Claret and Blue in their hearts. The Club acknowledges how challenging this season has been for them and knows it must take steps to restore a sense of pride, faith and belief.

"As we have done before, we will fight with everything we have to return to the top division of English football at the first time of asking. The hard work to make that goal a reality begins immediately."

Farke: Leeds have a bright future

Leeds boss Daniel Farke:

"I have to say commiserations for West Ham. Sad day when a club goes down. It is fair to say that today was one game too many without too many key players.

"We should have gone into the lead and put the game to bed but we were sloppy in possession.

"We will travel back home and when the disappointment settles, we can look back on a fantastic season. I am very proud.

"They have played a fantastic season. We can go home and recharge, then have fresh energy to build on this again. We have a bright future because the foundations are there.

"We have started to speak about the future and of course this will continue in the upcoming weeks. It is important to take some time to recharge.

"Since arrival was confirmed, we have already started to work."

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