Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival hopes have taken another major hit, with former defender Jamie Carragher delivering a damning assessment that will alarm fans in North London—and encourage those at Leeds United.
Spurs’ struggles continued with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, marking a losing start for new manager Roberto De Zerbi. The result leaves Tottenham stuck in the relegation zone, now two points adrift of safety with just six games remaining in the season.
Despite the arrival of De Zerbi on a long-term deal, Carragher believes the situation may already be beyond saving. Speaking after the match, the pundit did not hold back in his criticism, suggesting Tottenham’s current form and performances offer little hope of a turnaround.
“Tottenham look like they’re going to go down,” Carragher said. “You look at the fixtures and think, is that a good game for them? But they’re awful.”
His comments reflect the growing concern surrounding Spurs, who have managed just one point from their last eight matches. Confidence appears to be at an all-time low, and even the typical “new manager bounce” has failed to materialize.
Carragher also questioned whether Tottenham have the resilience to pick up crucial wins in their remaining fixtures, including a key clash against Wolves—another side battling at the bottom of the table.
“Do you think Tottenham will go there and win? No chance,” he added bluntly.
While Tottenham’s form continues to spiral, their relegation rivals are finding ways to pick up valuable points. West Ham’s convincing win over Wolves and Nottingham Forest’s draw with Aston Villa have both contributed to Spurs slipping further into danger.
For Leeds United, however, the situation presents a glimmer of hope. With Tottenham faltering, the battle for survival has shifted, potentially easing some of the pressure on Daniel Farke’s side as they look to secure their top-flight status.
De Zerbi, meanwhile, struck a more measured tone after the defeat. The Italian insisted his team did not deserve to lose and pointed to missed chances as a key factor in the result.
“I think we played a good game—not enough to win, but we didn’t deserve to lose,” he said. “We have to accept it and move on.”
He also acknowledged the emotional and physical toll of a difficult season, urging his players to respond with the right mentality in the remaining matches.
Despite his optimism, the reality is becoming increasingly stark. Tottenham face a challenging run-in, with fixtures against Brighton, Leeds, Everton, Wolves, Aston Villa, and Chelsea still to come. With so little margin for error, every game now carries enormous weight.
The potential relegation of a club of Tottenham’s stature would mark a historic low—their first drop from the top flight since 1977. For now, survival remains mathematically possible, but as Carragher’s blunt verdict suggests, belief outside the club is rapidly fading.
Unless De Zerbi can spark an immediate and dramatic turnaround, Tottenham’s season may be remembered not for promise—but for collapse.
