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Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham manager who led the club to Premier League survival on the final day of the 2025-26 season despite a relegation battle.

2026-04-242026-06-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Roberto De Zerbi will get his first taste of the north London derby on December 5 when Tottenham host Arsenal.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says Maddison By AFP May 25, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pitch afte

    De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says Maddison
  5. Citizen Digital

    Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi By AFP May 23, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (C) celebrates with his player

    Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi
  6. Citizen Digital

    "It would be catastrophic for my career if something was to happen and we weren't safe or followed the protocols from the specialist, but obviously I want to help the team as much as I can." Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi indicated that Maddison would have a limited role against

    Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival struggles
  7. Citizen Digital

    Spurs must play with 'courage' to seal safety, says De Zerbi By AFP May 18, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (C) celebrates with his players

    Spurs must play with 'courage' to seal safety, says De Zerbi
  8. Citizen Digital

    Spurs scrap Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi believes the battle to avoid the drop will go to the final day despite the club's recent uptick in form.

    Arsenal scent Premier League glory
  9. Citizen Digital

    Wolves and Burnley are already down.Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi, who only arrived in late March, pledged his players would "fight until the end".

    Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril
  10. Citizen Digital

    Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has warned his team are not yet safe from relegation -- but seven points from three games suggest they may have turned a corner.

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  11. Citizen Digital

    Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa By AFP May 08, 2026 02:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pit

    Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa
  12. The Standard

    "I always thought that City might drop points against Everton and my worry was West Ham away," he told Sky Sports."So I'm going to stay in my lane and not celebrate too early because nothing is done, but I could see that happening." Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has warned his team

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. De Zerbi's passion saved Spurs from relegation, says Maddison

    Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. De Zerbi urges Spurs to fight relegation battle with passion

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Tottenham faces final-day Premier League survival fight

    Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. De Zerbi urges Tottenham to play with courage against Chelsea

    Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. Spurs, with two games left, are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, meaning a point would realistically secure safety.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Arsenal move within reach of Premier League title

    Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Tottenham draw with Leeds leaves Premier League status uncertain

    Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 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.

    8 May 2026 · 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

Tuesday 5 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

Monday 4 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

Saturday 2 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

Friday 1 May

  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

Monday 27 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

Sunday 26 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

Saturday 25 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

Friday 24 April

  1. Arsenal eye Premier League top spot as City focus on FA Cup

    Arsenal and Manchester City are level on 70 points with five games remaining; Arsenal can return to the summit with a win or draw at home to Newcastle while City play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. Tottenham, winless in the Premier League since December, face relegation and must beat Wolves to restore hope of avoiding the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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