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Former Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli has made a dramatic revelation regarding the club’s title chances during their peak years under Mauricio Pochettino. As highlighted by Hotspur Lane on X, the English midfielder expressed his firm conviction that Tottenham would have won the Premier League title had they remained at White Hart Lane for one additional season rather than relocating to Wembley Stadium during the construction of their new venue.
Alli reflected on the incredible home momentum Tottenham built during their final year at their historic ground, labeling the decision to move to Wembley as a major tactical setback to their domestic ambition.
“Bad decision that was (moving to Wembley). I just feel like if we had done another season at White Hart Lane, we would’ve won the league. We just had so much momentum there, we went that season unbeaten at home, then we went to Wembley and it’s like a whole different thing. We still did well (at Wembley), I just feel like White Hart Lane, maybe sign one more player, we would’ve won the league.”
Unbeatable Momentum at the Historic White Hart Lane
Tottenham’s final campaign at the original White Hart Lane in 2016/17 remains one of the most dominant home seasons in modern Premier League history. Under Pochettino, Spurs finished as runners-up behind Chelsea, recording an incredible 17 wins and two draws in 19 home league matches to complete the campaign entirely unbeaten in North London. The intimate atmosphere and tight pitch dimensions created an intimidating fortress that left opposition teams completely overwhelmed before kickoff.
Reflecting on that extraordinary period, Alli highlighted how critical the unique atmosphere was for squad confidence. The intense energy generated by the home supporters allowed Tottenham to blow teams away early in matches, giving the players a distinct psychological advantage every time they stepped onto the pitch.
When Tottenham temporarily relocated to Wembley Stadium for the 2017/18 season while the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was constructed, the drastic change in environment introduced unforeseen hurdles. Although Spurs managed a respectable top-four finish and enjoyed memorable European victories under the national arch, replicating the hostile intimacy of White Hart Lane proved exceptionally difficult during domestic league fixtures.
As Alli noted in his full statement, adapting to Wembley altered the dynamic significantly compared to their fortress in N17. While the squad maintained high standards, the loss of home comfort combined with a quiet transfer window prevented the team from getting over the finish line in the title race.
“Bad decision that was (moving to Wembley. I just feel like if we had done another season at White Hart Lane, we would’ve won the league.”
🚨🎙️ Dele Alli believes #THFC would’ve WON the Premier League if the club stayed at White Hart Lane for one more season: 😳
“Bad decision that was (moving to Wembley)” 😬
“I just feel like if we had done another season at White Hart Lane, we would’ve won the league.”
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— Hotspur Lane (@HotspurLane) October 8, 2026
Alli’s comments capture the lingering nostalgia among supporters regarding Pochettino’s golden era at Tottenham Hotspur. Between 2015 and 2018, Spurs produced some of the most exhilarating attacking football in Europe, spearheaded by the prime talents of Alli, Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, and Son Heung-min.
While the relocation to the modern Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ultimately secured the club’s long-term commercial future, the brief displacement to Wembley temporarily slowed a period of peak domestic dominance. Alli’s retrospective reflection serves as a poignant reminder of how environmental factors and small margin