Roberto De Zerbi is clearly a promising coach. The achievement of 11 points after 7 matches may not be too extraordinary, but it is still much more positive than what Tottenham has shown before.
Tottenham's injury crisis is also unlikely to continue seriously for three consecutive seasons. Perhaps standing on the brink of relegation will force Spurs to act more decisively than last season, when they only finished fourth from the bottom even though they were somewhat saved thanks to the Europa League title.
Who knows, this team will eventually build a clear vision to return stronger. In football, things change very quickly. A season without participating in European cups can affect revenue, but sometimes bring opportunities for effective rebuilding.
Although Tottenham fans were worried about how much they were constantly updating West Ham's score on their phones, for most of the match, Everton scoring seemed impossible, let alone having two goals. The chaos in injury time, headers going over the bar and Antonin Kinsky's excellent save of Tyrique George's shot more reflected Spurs' insecurity than real pressure from Everton.
After the final whistle, Dominic Solanke smiled relievedly while trying to pull Pape Matar Sarr up from the field. The Senegalese midfielder lay on his back, covering his face with both hands, in the moment Tottenham officially defeated Everton 1-0 to successfully stay in the Premier League.
The opposite reaction appeared right in the Spurs players. Like the matches against Nottingham Forest or Leeds United before that, Tottenham started promisingly and gradually lost confidence. However, this time it did not cost much, because Everton only really created danger when the match had come to an end.
Many Spurs fans have wondered whether to go to the stadium or even watch the match on television. But football is inherently an emotional story, whether positive or negative. The goal of fans is to witness and experience everything together. The beauty of football lies in collective memories created through common emotional levels.
That was also the day Tottenham Hotspur stadium showed its full potential. From the moment the team's bus entered the stadium amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere to the resounding cheers when the match ended, all created a scene that any team would desire. Whether it was a feeling of relief or excitement, that moment will surely be remembered for a long time.
The victory over Everton also marked Tottenham's first home win in the Premier League since December 6, 2025. The players performed a tribute to the audience, standing in front of the southern stands to enjoy long applause.
This atmosphere is not too different from the last day of last season, when Spurs were still cheered by fans despite losing to Brighton 1-4. At that time, they finished 17th with 3 points less than this season, although the risk of relegation was never as high as in the 2025-2026 season. The Europa League title also partly eases the pressure and brings hope for the future, but the reality in the Premier League is still extremely disappointing.
However, the feeling this time is somewhat different because Roberto De Zerbi seems to be ready for work. He has achieved the most important goal: keeping Tottenham in the Premier League. Next season will be a more difficult challenge, because expectations will no longer be measured by relegation. However, De Zerbi does not create a feeling of overwhelming as what Thomas Frank experienced in the early stages of taking over the team.
The Spurs squad definitely needs to be adjusted, but this time the positive signals seem more realistic. Not having to fight in European cups will at least help Tottenham focus all their strength on the goal of returning to the cup group next season. The most important thing is that they no longer have to live in the worry of relegation.
Of course, Tottenham should not have fallen into this situation from the beginning. A team with potential like Spurs does not deserve to go through a survival battle until the final round.
