West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is almost over. The London club lost 3-1 at Newcastle on Sunday to stay in the relegation zone and two points from safety with one match left.
Final game: The Hammers host Leeds at the Olympic Stadium next Sunday in the final round.
If Tottenham beats Chelsea away on Tuesday, West Ham will be relegated before their final match. A draw at Stamford Bridge would also likely be enough for Spurs given their superior goal difference.
Tottenham's second chance comes at home to Everton in the final round.
West Ham has been in the top flight since 2012, surviving several relegation battles. This one appears beyond the team — three years after winning the Conference League title for their first major trophy since 1980.
Newcastle 3-1 West Ham
Newcastle scored twice in the first 19 minutes through Nick Woltemade and William Osula. Osula added a third in the 65th minute.
West Ham pulled one back through a brilliant long-range strike by Taty Castellanos, who also hit the crossbar.
Bruno Fernandes Ties Assist Record After VAR Controversy
Bruno Fernandes grabbed his record-tying 20th assist of the Premier League season to help Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in an end-to-end match featuring the latest VAR controversy.
Bryan Mbeumo's 76th-minute goal proved decisive and was set up by Fernandes, who moved level with Arsenal great Thierry Henry and former Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.
The Portugal midfielder has one game left to set the outright record at Brighton next weekend.
VAR Incident: United went in front when Matheus Cunha scored in the 55th minute after Mbeumo controlled the ball using his outstretched arm. The goal was awarded by the on-field referee who judged the contact accidental after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor.
The win guaranteed third place and one of the Premier League's five Champions League qualification spots for United.
Michael Carrick claimed his 11th win in 16 games at the helm, with only two losses in that period. He is widely expected to be hired as permanent manager in the coming days.
Luke Shaw gave United the lead in the fifth minute. Morato equalized in the 53rd. Cunha's goal regained the lead before Mbeumo made it 3-1. Morgan Gibbs-White pulled another back for Forest.
It was Brazil midfielder Casemiro's final home match for United after four years. He received a standing ovation when substituted in the 81st minute.
Brighton Loses in Tight Race for European Positions
Seventh-place Brighton missed the chance to jump to sixth after losing 1-0 at Leeds. The winner came from England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in stoppage time.
Eighth-place Brentford equalized late through Dango Ouattara in a 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace, moving one point behind Brighton.
Sunderland is a further point back in ninth after winning 3-1 at Everton courtesy of three second-half goals.
The teams finishing sixth and seventh place are set to qualify for the Europa League, with eighth place going into the Conference League.
Fulham Draws at Wolverhampton
Fulham drew 1-1 at already-relegated Wolverhampton thanks to a penalty converted by U.S. left back Antonee Robinson.