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Tottenham faces must-win clash as de Zerbi stakes club’s future

tottenham faces must-win clash as De Zerbi stakes club’s future

Tottenham players in action during a Premier League match

Tottenham Hotspur’s push to secure their Premier League status hangs by a thread after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in matchday 37. The London club now faces a winner-takes-all showdown against Everton on the final matchday, with their Premier League fate still uncertain.

The decisive goals from Enzo Fernández and Andrey Santos sealed the win for Chelsea, despite a late consolation from Richarlison. Manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged the team’s competitive spirit but admitted frustration over costly errors: “We created a clear early chance with Son, but Sánchez made a crucial save. We stayed in the game until the second goal, which stemmed from a careless turnover. Overall, we played well, even though we lost.”

With two points separating Tottenham from West Ham going into the final round, De Zerbi’s side must win and hope their rivals slip up. A draw would still favor Spurs due to a superior goal difference (-10 vs. West Ham’s -22). The Italian coach urged his players to channel their pride and resilience: “This isn’t the time to dwell on this match. We need to focus on the next one—our decisive home game against Everton. With our character, pride, and courage, we must respond. I’m confident because today’s performance was strong.”

Every point matters as Tottenham prepares to fight for survival in the top-flight, with no room for further slip-ups.