“We knew before the game we had four chances to pick up three points to qualify for Champions League, and now there are three chances left,” said Arne Slot after his team’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on May 4, 2026.
Key facts:
- Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 against Aston Villa to move out of the relegation zone.
- Conor Gallagher and Richarlison scored for Tottenham in the first 25 minutes.
- Tottenham moved to 17th place with 37 points from 35 games.
- West Ham United is in 18th place with 36 points from 35 games.
Aston Villa remains in fifth place with 58 points after the match. Tottenham had gone 15 games without a league win before this victory. The result was crucial for their survival in the Premier League as they aim to avoid relegation.
Meanwhile, Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool, confirming their return to the Champions League. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal for Manchester United in the 77th minute. “It was a huge goal for us to get Champions League, but the season isn’t over yet, we’re not letting our foot off the gas,” he stated.
This victory allows Manchester United to focus on their final matches of the season with confidence. Tottenham’s win provides them with much-needed momentum as they enter the last stretch of the Premier League season.
The San Antonio Spurs also celebrated success recently by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95, winning their first-round playoff series 4-1. Victor Wembanyama recorded impressive stats with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks in that game. This marked San Antonio’s first playoff series victory since 2017 under coach Mitch Johnson, who remarked, “He’s done this in his career. He was a Clutch Player of the Year for a reason.”
