Tottenham's hopes of staying in the Premier League are becoming slimmer after each round. According to statistics, their relegation rate is currently 16.1% after a disappointing start under coach Igor Tudor. Spurs are only one point ahead of the relegation group and have not yet won any domestic league matches in 2026.
The latest defeat of the London team is the 1-3 home defeat to Crystal Palace. This is Spurs' fifth consecutive defeat in the Premier League and also the third defeat under Tudor, who was appointed to replace Thomas Frank less than a month ago. Tudor is also Tottenham's seventh head coach in less than 7 years.
At the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, the home team collapsed right in the first half. After Micky van de Ven was sent off, Spurs quickly conceded 3 goals in just the first 7 minutes of the half. Many fans left the stands before the first half ended, reflecting the disappointing atmosphere surrounding the stadium.
With their current form, Tottenham can completely fall into the bottom 3 teams before entering their next home match against Nottingham Forest.
Spurs' crisis becomes even more difficult to understand as last season they also won the Europa League title and this season still participate in the Champions League knockout round. However, in the current context, many opinions suggest that the team may have to prioritize the relegation battle in the Premier League, even accepting to sacrifice ambitions in the European arena.
After the defeat to Crystal Palace, Tudor's future also began to be questioned. The Croatian strategist was expected to play the role of "firefighter", but his first 3 coaching matches all ended in defeat.
Some opinions suggest that the match against Palace is a must-win opportunity for Tottenham, especially when the opponent is not in too good form. However, Spurs continued to disappoint with a disjointed and lifeless performance.
The atmosphere in the stands also clearly reflected the crisis situation of the team. Many fans could only stand still before what was happening, while some people left the field very early.
If the situation does not improve soon, Tottenham may even have to consider rotating their forces in the Champions League to focus on the goal of relegation. This is a rare scenario for a team that has competed in the top group of the Premier League.
The "roosters" are currently forced to reconsider the entire situation. The club's leadership is expected to hold urgent discussions to re-evaluate the direction, from personnel issues to force strengthening plans.
In theory, Spurs are still an attractive destination. They own one of the most modern stadiums in Europe along with top training facilities. However, the biggest problem in recent years is that the team seems to be used to failure.
The situation this season becomes even more worrying as the relegation race is fiercer than last season. If last year teams that were almost certain to be relegated appeared early from January, this year the teams in the bottom half of the rankings are all fighting fiercely to win each point.
That means Tottenham cannot continue to expect opponents like West Ham or Nottingham Forest to stumble to maintain a safe position.
With their current form, many pessimistic opinions suggest that Spurs may not even win many more points in the remainder of the season. Their squad is being devastated by injuries, with only about 10 players fit enough to play.
The team's spirit is also very low. The players step onto the field with heavyness and lack of confidence. Looking from the outside, Tottenham still owns a modern stadium and enviable facilities, but inside, they are facing an extremely difficult task to save the season.
