US EditionThe Danger Is Real for Tottenham as Specter of Premier League Relegation Looms
Tottenham is winless in 2026 Premier League matches, sitting just four points above relegation with injuries and confidence issues hampering the squad, coach Igor Tudor faces a tough challenge.
- This past week, Tottenham sits 16th, four points above the relegation zone with 11 rounds remaining and is the only Premier League side without a 2026 league win before facing Fulham on Sunday.
- Replacing Thomas Frank, Tudor inherits a long injury list, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall, and Pedro Porro, and faces confidence issues, as his first match ended in a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.
- Arsenal sits atop the league and raises the bar for opponents, while third-to-last West Ham has lost just one of its eight games in recent weeks, tightening the relegation fight.
- Given the club's continuous top-flight presence since 1992, Tottenham faces a historically significant risk as relegation would mark a major reversal for England's 'Big Six'.
- Recent cup results — Arsenal winning both League Cup legs — highlight Spurs' Premier League difficulties, their only 2026 wins come in the Champions League, and domestic struggles persist.
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Tottenham fans could do with some cheering up, and Tim Sherwood’s latest interview may be as close as it gets. The former player and interim manager has waded into the conversation about relegation with his usual brash manner, but in respect of Tottenham, the message is clear.“I think they will get out of it. I still believe the next two games are so crucial because you can forget about the injuries, you can maybe hold your hands up and say that…
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