Tottenham Hotspur's men's team is in danger of relegation from the Premier League, with their odds of dropping out of the top flight rising to 7.6 per cent from 4.7 per cent, according to research. Multiple reports indicate the team has not won in the league since the start of the year, a 12-match winless streak that has plunged them into a survival scrap. This dire form has left the club, ranked as the ninth-wealthiest in the world by revenue, facing an unexpected battle to avoid the drop.
Managerial turmoil has compounded the crisis, with Igor Tudor taking over as manager after Thomas Frank was fired. However, reports in England suggest Tudor is already at risk of being fired, and multiple reports state that Roberto De Zerbi is the new manager, indicating conflicting reports about who is currently in charge. This uncertainty stems from Italian media reports that Cristiano Giuntoli, a former Juventus executive who hired Tudor at Juventus, was present at Tottenham's home stadium during their loss to Crystal Palace, fueling speculation about potential club decisions.
The season has been a success so far, citing foundation building, growth, and stability.
Tudor's brief tenure has been marked by immediate setbacks, with research showing he has watched his side lose both games since replacing Frank. Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham's Craven Cottage, according to research, and then suffered a home defeat to Crystal Palace. During that Palace loss, other sources note that supporters left the stadium before halftime, highlighting growing fan discontent as the team's performances falter.
Amid the struggles, Tottenham managed mixed results in other competitions. Multiple reports indicate they won their first game under Tudor, 3-2 over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, but were eliminated on aggregate after returning to the Metropolitano, where they played Liverpool in the 2019 final. In the Premier League, Tudor picked up his first point in a 1-1 draw at Liverpool, according to multiple reports. With no Champions League football to worry about, as multiple reports confirm, the focus is squarely on avoiding relegation.
Liverpool will beat Spurs 3-0 and the result could cost Tudor his job.
Heavy losses to rivals have further dented morale, with multiple reports stating Tottenham suffered consecutive 5-2 defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal. In contrast, young midfielder Archie Gray has emerged as a hero, praised for his performance against Atletico Madrid, though multiple reports also note he made a mistake leading to a goal in a 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest in December. Gray, who scored for England's Under-21s against Moldova, has been given a rest to recover from Premier League pressure, according to Daily Mail - Sport, where Lee Carsley described the decision.
Upcoming matches are critical, with multiple reports highlighting that Tottenham could drop into the relegation zone if they lose to Nottingham Forest and West Ham win. Research indicates Thursday's game against Crystal Palace is a must-win, and multiple reports note that Fulham vs Tottenham is a crucial game this weekend for assessing Tudor's impact. Liverpool will host Tottenham at Anfield this weekend, according to multiple reports, with pundits predicting a tough outing; according to Daily Mirror - Football, Paul Merson described Liverpool winning 3-0 in a result that could cost Tudor his job, while Chris Sutton predicted a 2-0 win and Wayne Rooney forecast a 6-0 thrash.
Liverpool will beat Spurs 2-0.
Rivals' performances add to the pressure, with research showing West Ham secured a crucial victory at Fulham in the battle for survival and is just one point away from Tottenham in 16th. After that game, research indicates West Ham fans serenaded Tottenham with chants of 'we're coming for you, Tottenham Hotspur, we're coming for you'. Nottingham Forest, which picked up a point away at Manchester City according to research, has won the last three Premier League meetings against Tottenham, per multiple reports, setting up a tense clash.
The presence of Cristiano Giuntoli at the Crystal Palace match, as reported by Italian media, raises questions about his potential involvement, given his history with Tudor at Juventus. Football-Italia notes Giuntoli hired Tudor at Juventus during his second season there, after Thiago Motta was fired, suggesting he could influence managerial decisions. However, the nature of Giuntoli's role remains unclear, adding another layer of uncertainty to the club's leadership.
Liverpool will thrash Spurs 6-0.
Financially, Tottenham's status as the ninth-wealthiest club globally by revenue, per multiple reports, contrasts sharply with their on-field struggles, underscoring the urgency of their situation. Key fixtures like the upcoming Fulham and Liverpool matches, highlighted by multiple reports, will be pivotal in determining their fate. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Brad Friedel described Tottenham might not have the mindset for a survival scrap, reflecting broader doubts about the team's resilience.
In stark contrast, the women's team under Martin Ho is enjoying a successful season. Multiple reports state Ho, the 35-year-old head coach who took charge in July, inherited a team that staggered over the line and only signed two players in summer: Cathinka Tandberg and Toko Koga. The women's team finished 11th in the WSL last season, one season after finishing sixth and reaching an FA Cup final, but now sits fifth with three games to play, three points away from matching their best WSL tally of 32 points from 2021-22. They face an FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea and reached the League Cup quarter-final, exiting after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, according to multiple reports. According to The Guardian - Football, Martin Ho described the season as a success so far, citing foundation building, growth, and stability.
Tottenham might not have the mindset for a survival scrap.
The current status of Igor Tudor's position as manager is uncertain, with reports conflicting over whether he remains in charge or has been replaced by Roberto De Zerbi. Additionally, the specific injuries contributing to Tottenham's injury crisis and the return timelines for key players are not detailed, impacting squad availability. The club's plans to address the relegation threat, such as potential transfers or tactical changes, have not been disclosed, leaving fans and analysts speculating about next steps.
How Tottenham performed in the crucial match against Crystal Palace and its impact on the relegation battle is also unknown, as the outcome could shift their league standing significantly. According to www.skysports.com, Igor Tudor described the pressure at the club as a 'seven out of 10', noting that coaches always feel pressure, it's part of the job, and he has felt pressure since he was 10 trying to be a football player. He added that everyone understands the situation, his job is to put pressure away, and players' job is to accept pressure, emphasizing that real pressure is in jobs like doctors doing operations, and people need to be ready to accept and confront challenges. According to www.skysports.com, he expressed hope and certainty that players will step up, take responsibility, and start putting in good performances to win points.
The Premier League is the first aim, but they want to progress in the Champions League.
Implications of the Crystal Palace match and the broader relegation battle are profound, with Tottenham's Premier League survival hanging in the balance. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Igor Tudor described the Premier League as the first aim, but they want to progress in the Champions League, a goal now sidelined by immediate concerns. According to The Guardian - Football, Mathys Tel described the difference for Tottenham as more conversation in the dressing room, leading to improved teamwork, a factor that may be tested in coming weeks. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Jamie O'Hara described Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange as 'clueless' when he worked with him at Wolves and should not be making decisions at a big club, and also argued that Igor Tudor must be sacked and replaced with Harry Redknapp or Sean Dyche, reflecting intense scrutiny on club management.
The difference for Tottenham has been more conversation in the dressing room, leading to improved teamwork.
Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange was 'clueless' when he worked with him at Wolves and should not be making decisions at a big club.
Igor Tudor must be sacked and replaced with Harry Redknapp or Sean Dyche.
Gave Archie Gray a rest to recover from Premier League pressure.
The pressure at the club is a 'seven out of 10'.
Coaches always feel pressure, it's part of the job, and I have felt pressure since I was 10 trying to be a football player.
Everyone understands the situation, my job is to put pressure away, and players' job is to accept pressure.
Real pressure is in jobs like doctors doing operations, and people need to be ready to accept and confront challenges.
I hope and am sure players will step up, take responsibility, and start putting in good performances to win points.