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‘Forget about Arsenal’ – Roberto De Zerbi is advised to follow Pochettino plan at Tottenham

Tottenham legend Stephen Carr has weighed in on the growing gap between Spurs and Arsenal and on Roberto De Zerbi’s future in N17. Even though…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:07 PM

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Stephen Carr advised Roberto De Zerbi to follow Mauricio Pochettino's blueprint rather than compare Tottenham to Arsenal.
Tottenham sit 19th in the Premier League table after failing to win any of their first six matches.
Carr stated that De Zerbi faces pressure to deliver results after receiving substantial financial backing in the transfer market.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Stephen Carr has advised manager Roberto De Zerbi to stop comparing Spurs to Arsenal and instead follow Mauricio Pochettino's blueprint to restore European football. Carr highlighted that Arsenal remain miles ahead after challenging for the title, while Tottenham sit 19th in the Premier League table without a win through six games.

Carr also noted that De Zerbi faces significant pressure after receiving heavy financial backing to revamp his squad during the transfer window. While Carr does not believe De Zerbi is under immediate threat of being sacked, he stressed that Tottenham must quickly turn performances into results after the international break.

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