Harry Kane fires Tottenham into Champions League; Chelsea’s top four charge falters as Huddersfield secure Premier League status

A point for the Terriers ensures Swansea will join West Brom and Stoke in being relegated barring a 10-goal swing in goal difference on Sunday

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Tottenham’s Harry Kane grabbed his 39th goal of the campaign on Wednesday night. Photo: Reuters

Published: 10:25am, 10 May 2018Updated: 10:25am, 10 May 2018

Harry Kane fired Tottenham Hotspur into next season’s Champions League as Chelsea faltered in a 1-1 draw at home to Huddersfield on Wednesday that secured Premier League survival for the Terriers.

A point for Huddersfield also ensures Swansea will join West Brom and Stoke in being relegated to the Championship barring a 10-goal swing in goal difference between the Welsh side and Southampton on the final day of the season on Sunday.

At the other end of the table, only defeat for Champions League finalists Liverpool at home to Brighton at the weekend will give Chelsea any chance of a top-four finish as their late season charge came undone at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham’s Harry Kane shoots against Newcastle United. Photo: AFP

Spurs capitalised on Chelsea’s slip-up to ensure they will have Champions League football for a third consecutive campaign when they move into a new 62,000 capacity stadium next season.

“For the club (it) is a massive thing to move to the new stadium and play Champions League,” said Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham had won just one of their previous five matches and were again far from their best in a nervy display.