Wayne Rooney has issued his verdict on Tottenham Hotspur's chances of being relegated from the Premier League following the 4-1 home defeat to arch-rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
Spurs went into Igor Tudor's debut game just four points above 18th-placed West Ham United and without a league win in 2026, and despite an immediate equaliser from Randal Kolo Muani after Eberechi Eze had given the visitors the lead, the Gunners then scored three more without reply.
Tottenham are in a vulnerable position in the table ahead of their trip to Fulham next weekend, knowing they need to get points on the board and quickly with the Hammers taking 11 points from their last six games.
However, despite their precarious position, Rooney doesn't believe that Spurs will go down to the Championship.
Rooney Says Tottenham 'Will Be Fine'
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Despite the defeat to Arsenal meaning Tottenham now have just two wins in their previous 18 Premier League matches, Rooney is backing them to stay ahead of either West Ham or Nottingham Forest in the battle for survival over the next few weeks.
Speaking on the latest Wayne Rooney Show on the BBC, the England legend said:
"I think they'll be fine. I don't think they'll get relegated. I think for West Ham to pick up the points needed will be difficult.
"But they're down there, and they were there last season. They're a little bit closer to the relegation zone this season. So yeah, I think they'll be fine. I think they're just about good enough to not get relegated.
"But it is a big worry, obviously, with Daniel Levy leaving the club and then Thomas Frank as well. I think it's a big concern for the club and where it goes."
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Rooney may well be right that Spurs do have just about enough to keep their heads above the relegation zone in the coming weeks.
For starters, despite a disappointing start, Igor Tudor has proved over the last two seasons that he can pick up results consistently at clubs that are struggling for form and confidence.
The Croat led Lazio and Juventus to five wins and three draws in nine matches in successive campaigns, having taken charge in March, and he will be looking to do the same at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
While West Ham have been in good form, they now face a tricky run of games on paper, with three of their next four Premier League games away at Liverpool, Fulham and Aston Villa, while they host title-chasing Manchester City at the London Stadium.
Spurs will be hoping for the Irons to slip up there, while they get points on the board and improve their superior goal difference over Nuno Espirito Santo's men.
Tottenham's defence should also get a huge boost in the next month or so, with captain Cristian Romero returning from suspension in mid-March, and Kevin Danso, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie all expected to return by that date too.
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