Tottenham on Brink of Disaster
Jamie Carragher has expressed his concern that Tottenham Hotspur may be relegated to the Championship after their dismal performance in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge, a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. The club now sits in the relegation zone with six games remaining and two points behind West Ham in 17th place. Despite being one of the Premier League's top teams, their survival in the top-flight is no longer in their hands. The team created just 0.15 worth of Expected Goals in the second half against Sunderland, while a wasteful first half saw them miss 0.91 worth of xG overall, failing to score. Carragher stated, 'I'm shocked. Tottenham look like they're going to go down. The other teams have something going for them.' Tottenham now has six games to save their season amidst a long winless run, with their next match against Brighton. Carragher believes they have 'no chance' of beating even the Premier League's bottom club away from home. Gary Neville described a potential relegation for Tottenham as a 'monstrous moment' and 'unthinkable.' Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara ranked Spurs' chances of Premier League survival at just '10 per cent' and believes De Zerbi is not able to work 'miracles.' O'Hara added, 'They have not won this year. It will be April 18 next weekend and Spurs haven't won in the Premier League. Where are the points coming from? They need seven or eight points.' De Zerbi said Spurs have to be stronger as they are in a 'bad moment' - but one win would change their season.