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Tottenham told when they should start worrying about relegation battle as winless start drags on

Spurs facing a crunch fixture on Monday night

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:37 PM
Tottenham told when they should start worrying about relegation battle as winless start drags on
Key Things to Know
  • Alan Shearer warned Tottenham will enter a massive relegation battle if they fail to beat Coventry City.
  • Roberto De Zerbi's side sits 19th in the Premier League with three points from their first six games.
  • Spurs spent over £300m in the summer after finishing 17th in each of their last two seasons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alan Shearer warned that Tottenham Hotspur will be in a massive relegation battle if they fail to beat Coventry City on Monday night. Managed by Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs sit 19th in the Premier League with just three points from their opening six matches. Despite spending over £300m during the summer transfer window, Tottenham remain winless this season following consecutive 17th-place finishes in their previous two campaigns.

Shearer noted improvements and cause for optimism in Tottenham's recent 1-1 draw with Manchester United, highlighting Dominic Solanke's goal alongside missed opportunities. However, he emphasized that creating chances must translate into results against Frank Lampard's 14th-placed Coventry side.

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