Wolves Relegated as West Ham and Crystal Palace Share the Spoils

The 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park marked a significant turning point in the Premier League season, as Wolves became the first team to be relegated from the top flight. West Ham, on the other hand, will view this result as a missed opportunity to move further away from the relegation zone. The Hammers had several chances to take the lead, with Taty Castellanos' acrobatic effort being cleared off the line by Maxence Lacroix. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run to four games and moved up to 13th in the table. West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen acknowledged that the draw was a mixed blessing, stating that 'a point here is not the worst thing in the world.' However, former West Ham striker Dean Ashton felt that the Hammers had missed a chance to capitalize on Crystal Palace's perceived fatigue after their European exploits. The result sets up a crucial weekend in the relegation battle, with West Ham facing a tough fixture against Everton and Tottenham hosting already-relegated Wolves. The Hammers' boss, Nuno Espirito Santo, warned that the fight for survival will go down to the wire, saying 'it will go all the way, for sure.'