Relegation Threat: How Tottenham Forgot How to Win in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur are facing one of the darkest runs in their recent history, with the club slipping dangerously close to an unthinkable outcome — relegation from the Premier League.
The last time the London side celebrated a league victory was on December 28, when they defeated Crystal Palace. Since that moment, Spurs have collected a miserable four points from ten matches, plunging the team into a deep crisis.
With just ten games remaining in the season, the situation is now critical. If Tottenham fail to rediscover their winning form quickly, a club with the ninth-highest revenue in European football could suffer one of the most shocking relegations the league has ever seen.
A desperate change on the bench
In an attempt to stop the collapse, Tottenham’s board took drastic action, dismissing Thomas Frank and appointing Igor Tudor as the club’s new head coach.
However, the Croatian manager barely had time to prepare the squad. Tudor was given just two weeks of training with the players before Spurs suffered another setback — a recent away defeat against Fulham.
The new manager is now desperately searching for the right combinations and solutions to help the team rediscover something they appear to have completely forgotten: how to win football matches.
Tudor: The problem is psychological
Speaking after the Fulham defeat, Tudor admitted that tactics are currently the least important issue.
According to him, Tottenham’s collapse is not primarily about formations, systems, or even individual quality. The real problem lies much deeper — the team’s mentality has completely broken down.
Confidence has drained so severely that experienced professionals now struggle to perform even the most basic football actions.
Defensive errors everywhere
On paper, Tottenham’s defense looks strong. Players such as Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro are widely regarded as reliable and technically capable defenders.
Yet on the pitch, the reality has been very different.
Opponents are finding far too much space around the Tottenham penalty area, repeatedly exposing defensive weaknesses and firing shots toward Guglielmo Vicario’s goal with alarming ease.
That was exactly the case in the match against Fulham, where Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson both scored after receiving the ball in huge pockets of space inside the penalty area.
A toothless attack
If Tottenham’s defensive struggles are worrying, their attacking play may be even more alarming.
When in possession, Spurs often look hesitant and afraid to take responsibility. Instead of building structured attacks, players frequently resort to speculative long-range shots or hope for random rebounds following corners.
The only goal scored by Richarlison recently felt more like an exception than a sign of progress — and the team itself seems unsure how to replicate it.
One win could change everything
Despite the gloom surrounding the club, Tottenham’s path to survival may still begin with something simple: one victory.
Breaking the losing cycle could restore the confidence that has completely evaporated in recent weeks.
Thursday’s home match against Crystal Palace will therefore represent a crucial psychological test for the entire squad.
If Spurs cannot find the inner strength to secure three points, the possibility of relegation from England’s top division will no longer be just a nightmare scenario — it will become a very real threat.
Published by Patrick Jane
03.03.2026