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Alan Shearer makes Tottenham verdict against Coventry City, highlights what will give Spurs ‘confidence’

Premier League great Alan Shearer thinks Tottenham will be in relegation battle again if they fail to beat Coventry City at home.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Alan Shearer warned Tottenham face a massive relegation battle if they do not defeat Coventry City.
Shearer noted Tottenham's 10-man comeback draw against Manchester United should provide the squad with confidence.
Tottenham remain winless in six Premier League matches under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Alan Shearer stated that Tottenham Hotspur's stoppage-time equalizer against Manchester United will boost their confidence, but warned they face a massive relegation battle if they fail to beat Coventry City. Roberto De Zerbi's side remains winless in six Premier League matches and sits in the bottom three ahead of Monday's home fixture.

Tottenham earned a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford thanks to a late goal from Dominic Solanke while playing with 10 men. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's Coventry City enters the match on a two-game winning run following victories over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.

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