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‘Bad decision that was’ – Dele Alli claims Tottenham would have won the Premier League should ‘this’ have happened

Dele Alli claims Tottenham Hotspur would have won the Premier League had they stayed at White Hart Lane instead of moving to Wembley.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:07 AM

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Dele Alli stated Tottenham Hotspur would have won the Premier League by remaining at White Hart Lane longer.
Alli labeled the temporary relocation to Wembley Stadium during stadium construction as a bad decision.
Tottenham went unbeaten at home in their final 2016/17 season at White Hart Lane under Mauricio Pochettino.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli claimed that Tottenham would have won the Premier League had they stayed at White Hart Lane for one more season. Alli called the temporary move to Wembley Stadium a bad decision that disrupted the club's momentum under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham went unbeaten at home during the 2016/17 campaign at White Hart Lane, finishing as runners-up to Chelsea with 17 wins and two draws. Alli noted that remaining at their original stadium alongside one additional signing could have secured the title before their relocation to Wembley for the 2017/18 season.

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