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Roberto De Zerbi

Also known as: De Zerbi

Tottenham manager overseeing club's Premier League relegation battle and calling for mental shift among squad.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is guiding the club's fight against Premier League relegation, with the team having climbed out of the relegation zone following a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. De Zerbi has urged his squad to shed a "loser" mentality as Tottenham, depleted by injuries to key players including Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke, battles to avoid dropping to the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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Thursday 7 May

  1. Arsenal poised for first league title in 22 years

    Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham manager defends win over Aston Villa

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal leads Premier League as title race enters final stretch

    Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Tottenham escapes relegation zone with 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

    Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Tottenham must shed loser mentality despite injuries, says De Zerbi

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said the club cannot afford to dwell on their injury problems as they battle relegation from the Premier League, with only four games remaining to avoid the second tier. De Zerbi called on his players to abandon a "loser" mindset despite losing Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke to injury after ending a 118-day league winning drought against Wolves.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Arsenal aim to extend Premier League lead over City

    Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons ruled out with knee injury

    Xavi Simons, 23, is out for the season with a knee injury suffered in Tottenham's 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday. The midfielder will miss the summer's World Cup and the remainder of Tottenham's Premier League relegation fight.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. De Zerbi calls Spurs win vital for survival push

    Tottenham's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi said Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves was important for the team's mentality as they battle for Premier League survival. With four games to go, Spurs remain third from bottom, two points behind West Ham.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Arsenal regain Premier League top spot with win over Newcastle

    Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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