Carragher: Tottenham Relegation Looms Large

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of relegation after their dismal display in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge. The 1-0 defeat at Sunderland has left Spurs in the relegation zone with six games remaining, two points behind West Ham in 17th place. Despite being one of the Premier League's 'Big Six', their survival status in the top-flight is now out of their hands. Carragher stated, 'I can't believe it. Tottenham look like they're going to go down. The other teams have something going for them.' Spurs' performance was lackluster, creating 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 without scoring. With six games to save their season, Spurs face an uphill battle, and Carragher believes they have 'no chance' of beating even the Premier League's bottom club away from home. Gary Neville described a potential Tottenham relegation as a 'monstrous moment' and 'unthinkable', given their recent Champions League finals appearances and Europa League win. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara ranked Spurs' chances of Premier League survival at just '10 per cent', criticizing the players' performances and questioning their ability to stay in the Premier League. De Zerbi acknowledged that Spurs are in a 'bad moment' but emphasized the need for his team to be stronger and react with enthusiasm, stating that one win could change their season.