Tottenham need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League
Tottenham are in dire straits right now as the club searches for a way to avoid relegation this season. The Lilywhites have failed to find any rhythm throughout the campaign, and it has come back to haunt them during the business end of the season. Time appears to be running out for the North Londoners to save themselves from further embarrassment, with the club sitting just a point above the drop zone with only seven Premier League matches remaining.
Spurs need a major turnaround if they are to return to winning ways in the Premier League. They have consistently fallen short for one reason or another and have now gone over 100 days without a league victory, their last win coming against Crystal Palace away from home in December. They remain the only top-flight club yet to win a single league match since the turn of the year.
The responsibility now lies with Roberto De Zerbi to guide Spurs back to winning ways, starting with the clash against Sunderland this weekend. There is a strong possibility that the Lilywhites could already be in the relegation zone by the time they face the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light, especially following West Ham’s result against Wolves. It is set to be an anxious period for the North Londoners as they wait for other results to go in their favour.
West Ham to send a wake-up call to Tottenham this weekend?
Fans are concerned that Tottenham players may not be fully prepared to give their all in the remaining matches as the club fights to avoid relegation. Roberto De Zerbi must ensure that the squad regains confidence and builds momentum during this crucial phase of the season. It is vital that the Lilywhites return to winning ways quickly if they are to finish the campaign on a positive note under the Italian tactician.
John Wenham believes that West Ham’s win over Wolves could help Spurs players understand the seriousness of their situation. Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said,
“We’re probably going to be starting that game (vs Sunderland) in 18th, so the pressure is going to be on, because West Ham are playing Wolves at home. I expect West Ham to win that game, knowing that they can put us in the bottom three, and that might be just a tonic we need, and it might be the players need to realise, ‘my god, we’re in the bottom three, you know, is it time to wake up now?’.”
The Lilywhite Rose owner added,
“They might need that kick up the backside, basically, to understand the situation we’re in, it can’t be a case of ‘we finished 17th last year, so we’re just going to do that again’, it’s not like last year.”
John Wenham believes that West Ham’s result against Wolves could ultimately benefit Spurs by serving as a wake-up call for the players ahead of their clash with Sunderland. It could force everyone associated with the club to recognise the severity of their situation, while also giving Roberto De Zerbi a clearer idea of selecting a team ready to fight for a crucial result.
Spurs must quickly get their act together and start picking up points if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season. Fans are hoping that Roberto De Zerbi is the right man to lead the turnaround and help the Lilywhites steer clear of further embarrassment. Retaining their top-flight status would be vital in allowing the North Londoners to rebuild and challenge their rivals more effectively next season.