Sunderland delivered a blow to Tottenham Hotspur under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, winning 1-0 and leaving Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone. The crucial goal came from Nordi Mukiele, whose deflected shot caught Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky off guard. With only six matches left in the season, Tottenham has now recorded 16 losses in 32 games and remains desperate for a turnaround to avoid relegation.

By the Numbers
  • Tottenham has lost 16 of 32 league games this season.
  • They sit 18th in the table, two points behind West Ham and three behind Nottingham Forest.
State of Play
  • Spurs have not won a Premier League match in 2026.
  • Key players Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are sidelined with injuries.
What's Next

Tottenham is set to face Brighton on April 18, where they must significantly improve their attacking play to have any hope of boosting their league position and avoiding relegation.

Bottom Line

Spurs must urgently rediscover their ability to create scoring chances if they hope to remain in the Premier League. Lacking creativity and suffering from key injuries, they are at a critical juncture where every game is vital for their survival.