adminTottenham’s Premier League fate is hanging by a thread, making the upcoming weeks crucial—starting with Saturday’s clash against Brighton. The Lilywhites must rediscover their winning form immediately and show urgency from the opening whistle under Roberto De Zerbi. Anything less could see the North London club slip into the second tier and endure further humiliation.
Remarkably, Spurs are still without a league win in 2026, enduring a 14-match winless run. There has been little indication that this streak will end as the season reaches its decisive phase. Pressure is already intensifying on De Zerbi, who began his tenure with a defeat to Sunderland and is still searching for his first victory.
Relegation is now a very real possibility. Based on recent performances, there is little confidence that Tottenham can rise to the occasion against Brighton. The team has consistently faltered in must-win matches under three different managers this season, much to the frustration of supporters.
Tottenham set to struggle again?
Tottenham remain stuck in the relegation zone, and unless they quickly turn things around, a drop to the Championship looks increasingly likely. De Zerbi is under mounting pressure to deliver a first win at home before it’s too late to rescue their campaign.
Brighton visit North London on Saturday in what is effectively a must-win fixture for Spurs. However, pundit Chris Sutton is unconvinced they will get the job done. Speaking to the BBC, he questioned Tottenham’s season, noting the puzzling gap between their squad quality and results. Despite having strong options, Spurs are still waiting for their first league win of the year after 14 attempts.
Sutton believes Tottenham will need at least two or three wins from their final six matches to have any chance of survival. However, he doubts they have the resilience required, especially against a Brighton side in excellent form. The Seagulls have won five of their last six games, including a current run of three straight victories. As a result, Sutton is backing Brighton to edge the contest 1-0.
His view highlights the broader concern—Tottenham should not be in this position given their squad depth, yet results continue to fall short. While survival is still mathematically possible, their current trajectory suggests a difficult path ahead, particularly against a confident Brighton side.
A defining moment for De Zerbi
This fixture also carries personal significance for De Zerbi, who previously managed Brighton and helped establish them as a stable Premier League side. Now, he faces his former club while seeking his first win as Spurs boss, hoping to prove he can guide Tottenham away from danger.
Recent meetings between the two sides have been evenly matched, with each winning two of their last four league encounters. Still, Spurs must raise their level considerably against a Brighton team in strong form. Victory would be a major step toward securing their top-flight status—but anything less could leave their survival hopes in serious doubt.
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