Tottenham end 16-game winless stretch but still in relegation scrap
Tottenham end 16-game winless stretch but still in relegation scrap
Tottenham end a 16-game winless run with a rare win, yet they are two points from safety as injuries bite across the league and De Zerbi voices frustration over a thinning squad.
Tottenham ended a 16-game winless stretch with a hard-fought Premier League victory, a result that offers a rare lift while they remain precariously placed near the bottom. The win isn't enough to erase the relegation fear hanging over the club, as they sit two points from safety with a crucial run of fixtures looming.
In the backdrop of the day's footballing headlines, a photo caption showed Dominic Solanke with manager Roberto De Zerbi after Solanke went off injured, a reminder of the injury worries dogging several sides in the league's tight pack.
Across town, De Zerbi has been credited with sparking improvements, though managers in the chasing pack say depth will decide the outcome this season. His side's fitness issues add another layer of pressure as teams fight for every point.
In addition to Brighton's injury concerns, Tottenham revived questions over squad health with updates about players such as Xavi Simons and Solanke, seen as symbols of how fragile form can be at this stage.
With the calendar turning to tense fixtures, supporters will be hoping the late-season momentum translates into points. If they can turn this spark into a sustained run, safety could still be within reach.
