Relegation by Proxy: The Curious Case of West Ham's Fall from the Premier League The Premier League has a new addition after 14 seasons, but it's not the team many expected.
Despite a valiant effort on the final day, West Ham United found themselves relegated to the Championship after a win over Leeds that was a masterclass in futility.
West Ham finished with 39 points, just two shy of their average for safety over the past nine seasons. While it's tempting to say they were unlucky, the reality is more complex.