Tottenham manager who oversaw the club's worst start to a season in 52 years before recent Chelsea victory improved mentality.
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De Zerbi hails Spurs win as key to survival By AFP April 26, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (C) celebrates with his players on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur …
De Zerbi hails Spurs win as key to survivalCitizen Digital
… Roberto De Zerbi celebrated his first triumph as Tottenham head coach after replacing interim boss Igor Tudor earlier this month. …
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs winCitizen Digital
… The London team, now under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, are still winless in the Premier League since December after conceding a late goal in last weekend's draw with Brighton. …
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalSwedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has returned to Tottenham after a 17-month injury absence following knee surgery, making substitute appearances in recent matches. He attributed his recovery to "a change to my nervous system" after a second procedure in March.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has returned to Tottenham after a 17-month injury absence following knee surgery, making substitute appearances in recent matches. He attributed his recovery to "a change to my nervous system" after a second procedure in March.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the club's second Premier League win at the venue in 36 years and first since 2018. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the victory demonstrated his side's improved mentality after a poor start to the season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham won 2-0 at Chelsea, their first Premier League win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, after an own goal by Chelsea keeper Mike Penders and a red card to Cole Palmer in the second half. The victory ended Tottenham's six-year wait for a home win against Chelsea and came after their first league win of the season against Coventry.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side will use their poor record at Chelsea as motivation ahead of Saturday's match, noting Spurs have won just once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and lost 10 of the last 12 meetings. Tottenham arrive buoyed by a 3-1 home win over Coventry on Monday, their first Premier League victory this season.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham ended their Premier League winless run with a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, with James Maddison scoring in his first start after 17 months out and Omar Marmoush also finding the net.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday, blowing a late lead. Head coach Michael Carrick said the team needs to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn," and noted United have taken just six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest haul at this stage for 30 years.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick saying the team needs to be more "streetwise" and "stubborn." United have managed only six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest tally at this stage in 30 years.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham came from behind to draw 1-1 with Manchester United thanks to a last-minute goal by Dominic Solanke, while Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1 to get back on track.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but pressure mounts on boss Michael Carrick after a lacklustre display. United have one win in five Premier League matches and trail Manchester City by ten points.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's return from a knee injury sustained in May 2025 will provide a lift for his team. Kulusevski returned to full training this week and should make his comeback after the international break, though he is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Brazilian striker Richarlison will not feature in the club's League Cup tie at Liverpool on Tuesday, despite being eligible to play in the competition after being left out of the Premier League squad list.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised to fans after a 0-0 draw against Everton left the team without a goal in four Premier League matches this season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side must make better decisions in the final third after failing to score for a third consecutive Premier League game in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Despite spending over £300 million on new signings, the club has shown little improvement and narrowly avoided relegation last season.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison initiated his own departure after being left out of the club's Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker's proposed return to Everton reportedly collapsed over wage demands, and he cannot feature for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi citing the Brazilian striker's repeated statements about wanting to leave. Proposed talks for a return to Everton stalled before the English transfer deadline, though other transfer windows remain open.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but said he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years. The side conceded twice in the second half, extending their dismal opening to the Premier League campaign after a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more major signing to complete a transfer window in which he has already spent approaching £300 million, following the arrivals of Brazil winger Savio (£85 million) and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended the club's spending spree of over £200 million in the close-season, saying it was vital to prevent a repeat of last season's relegation battle that he resolved on the final day.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to British media reports. Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, while Marmoush fell out of favour under former manager Pep Guardiola.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed when he rejoins the club this week, following the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency's resolution of his appeal against a four-year doping suspension. Mudryk was suspended after failing a 2024 drug test revealing a low concentration of meldonium.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said the Brazilian forward Richarlison "sometimes" wants to leave, while the 29-year-old has recently scored in pre-season matches against Chelsea and Auckland FC.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as the team returned to London unbeaten in three pre-season games, including a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney. De Zerbi spent more than a week in New Zealand and Australia with his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, cleared on Friday after winning his appeal against a four-year doping ban for testing positive for meldonium, will rejoin the club this week in Hong Kong for their pre-season tour, though his reintegration will be a slow process.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed uncertainty about Brazilian forward Richarlison's future at the club, saying the 29-year-old "sometimes" wants to leave, though De Zerbi praised his attitude and importance to the team.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →