How Spurs turned their season around: Fiery three-hour meeting before Man United clash, the star who has lit a spark in struggling side and why Rodrigo Bentancur’s red card was a key moment

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has credited a heated three-hour team meeting before facing Manchester United as a major turning point in turning Spurs' season around. Spurs had been bottom of the Premier League before rallying from behind with ten men to draw against Manchester United following Rodrigo Bentancur's red card, which De Zerbi viewed as a vital spark that provoked a passionate response from the squad.

The turnaround continued with three consecutive wins following a tactical shift against Coventry City, the return of James Maddison, and a mid-season training trip to Marbella. Midfielder Sandro Tonali has found form alongside Mateus Fernandes, while recent victories against Chelsea and Crystal Palace have positioned Tottenham within reach of the top five ahead of their fixture against Leeds United.