Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi insists his side can win all five of their remaining Premier League fixtures and avoid relegation, despite a stoppage-time draw that left the club in the drop zone.
Brighton’s Georginio Rutter struck in the 95th minute to level the match at 2-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, denying Spurs what would have been their first league win of 2026 and De Zerbi’s first league victory in charge. The point leaves Tottenham one adrift of safety with only five games to go.
De Zerbi acknowledged the difficulty of the run-in, which includes trips to Chelsea and Aston Villa, but said he believes the squad can deliver five straight wins. He praised the players’ spirit and said they are capable of playing with greater composure and quality when on the ball, but that mentality and attitude are the immediate priorities.
He added that the team still has 15 points available and insisted, without arrogance, that the players have the quality to string wins together. De Zerbi was equally clear about standards off the pitch: anyone arriving at training with a negative attitude will be asked to leave. He demanded focus and positivity, saying players must follow his instructions and come to training ready to work rather than sulk.
Spurs’ remaining league fixtures (kick-off times as listed):
– April 25: Wolves (A) — 3pm
– May 3: Aston Villa (A) — 7pm
– May 11: Leeds (H) — 8pm (live on Sky Sports)
– May 17: Chelsea (A)
– May 24: Everton (H)
Sky Sports correspondent Peter Smith noted that while De Zerbi can point to positives from his first home game and the strong showing from the supporters, Tottenham urgently need a “huge, transformative boost.” Xavi Simons’ curling goal had appeared to swing momentum Spurs’ way, but Rutter’s late equaliser left the players visibly dejected and reduced the time they have to change their fortunes.
Smith also highlighted worrying trends: Tottenham have not won a Premier League game in 2026, and they have failed to win any of their last five league matches in which they took the lead. Those patterns underline problems De Zerbi must address quickly if the club are to preserve top-flight status.
De Zerbi reiterated his belief in the squad’s quality and fighting spirit, but converting that confidence into the necessary results across a testing fixture list remains the major task ahead.