Tottenham Hotspur suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday, a loss that highlighted just how deep their troubles run. With Igor Tudor at the helm, Spurs are struggling to find form in the Premier League.
Currently sitting just four points above the relegation zone, the club faces a series of challenges. They have not won a domestic league game in 2026 and have only managed two victories since 26 October 2025. Aside from bottom club Wolves, Tottenham has the worst form in the division.
Injuries and Squad Woes
Tudor is grappling with a long list of injuries, including the long-term absences of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. Last weekend, Spurs were missing 11 players, more than any other Premier League side. On top of that, they must prepare for a crucial Champions League last-16 tie while trying to turn around their league form.
Their home record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been poor this season, with just two wins from 21 games. Even against teams near the bottom, Spurs have struggled to convert opportunities into points. Opta analytics puts their relegation risk at just 4.84%, but their current point-per-game average of 0.67 since October 26 is concerning.
Key Fixtures Could Decide Survival
With 11 Premier League games remaining, Tottenham face a mix of tough away fixtures and home games against fellow strugglers like Crystal Palace, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds. If their poor form continues, they could end the season with just 36 points.
Former Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy believes the team has enough to survive. He told BBC Sport: “I would be really surprised if they weren’t able to fight their way out of it. The games coming up are all huge, and I think they will have just enough. Going down would be catastrophic for the club.”
Struggling to Find Goals
Tottenham finished 17th last season but were never in real danger of relegation. Under then-boss Ange Postecoglou, they juggled injuries while focusing on Europe. They scored 64 goals and won the Europa League, which secured a spot in the Champions League.
This season, however, Spurs’ attacking output has been underwhelming. To match last season’s tally, they would need to score an average of 2.45 goals per game in their remaining fixtures—a near-impossible task given the current injury crisis.
Tottenham Hotspur may be facing their toughest challenge in decades. While their history and resources suggest they are “too big to go down,” only consistent performances and a strong mentality will keep them in the Premier League this season.
