Tottenham Hotspur face a historic humiliation as relegation becomes a live possibility following a demoralising 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal, their worst loss to the Gunners since 1978. Sources at the club described the players as 'beaten' and the hierarchy as 'haunted', realising that the change of manager to Igor Tudor has not provided an immediate fix.
Attention now turns to Saturday's match against Fulham, which may be the most significant game of the season. A win would lift the mood and provide breathing space, while a draw would show progress. Any defeat, however, would sound alarm bells and deepen the crisis.
A Tottenham relegation would be the biggest in Premier League history, comparable to Manchester United's fall in 1973-74. The club, the ninth-wealthiest in the world by revenue, has underperformed drastically. In an era where wage bills correlate 90% with league finish, Spurs' potential relegation defies financial logic.
The club's decline follows a decade of near-misses: five years after joining the Super League, seven years after a Champions League final appearance. Fans point to ownership issues, with the Lewis family and former chairman Daniel Levy criticised for limited investment and lack of direction. Some Premier League executives believe a sale is needed to refresh the club's 'baggage'.
