Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi said his team can win their remaining five Premier League games to avoid relegation [1, 3].
The statement comes as one of the league's most established clubs faces an unlikely battle against demotion to the second tier. A failure to secure these points would result in a historic relegation for the North London side.
De Zerbi said this following a 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium [1]. The result leaves the club in a precarious position as they attempt to climb out of the relegation zone.
The club's current form has been a significant hurdle in this survival effort. Tottenham have not won a single Premier League game in 2026 [1]. This winless streak has placed the team in a position where nearly every remaining match is critical to their survival.
With only five games remaining in the season [3], the margin for error has disappeared. The manager remains defiant despite the lack of victories this year, suggesting that the squad possesses the capability to secure the necessary points.
To escape relegation, the team must now translate their draws into wins [1, 2]. The struggle for survival has become the primary focus for the club and its supporters as the season reaches its conclusion.
“Tottenham have not won a Premier League game in 2026”
The possibility of Tottenham Hotspur facing relegation represents a systemic failure for a club with its financial and structural resources. A winless streak spanning the entirety of the 2026 calendar year indicates a deep-seated tactical or psychological crisis that may persist regardless of the final league outcome.
