What West Ham’s 4-0 win over Wolves means for Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi
West Ham ignited their survival hopes on Friday night with a commanding 4-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Wolves.
The Hammers’ dominant display at the London Stadium has seen them leapfrog Tottenham into 17th place, officially placing Spurs into the Premier League relegation zone for the first time in over a decade.
Braces from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos ensured the Hammers moved to 31 points, two clear of Tottenham, who now sit in 18th position with just seven games remaining to save their season.
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Roberto De Zerbi to begin new era in the bottom three
The timing could not be more problematic for new Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
The Italian tactician, who has signed a five-year deal to replace Igor Tudor, officially begins his tenure on Sunday with his side staring down the dire chances of a first relegation since 1978.
De Zerbi takes charge of a side that has not won a Premier League match in 13 games.
While the former Brighton boss has spoken of his long-term ambition to bring title-challenging football back, his first task in hand is to win on his debut fixture away at Sunderland.
The pressure is immense; anything less than a victory at the Stadium of Light will leave Spurs rooted in the drop zone as the season enters its final month.
Massive task ahead for De Zerbi
De Zerbi has already signaled his intent to revive the high-octane football, but implementing his philosophy during a period of severe crisis is going to be difficult.
Spurs have struggled for goals and defensive stability all season, and the psychological blow of falling into the bottom three will test the resolve of the players.
With Sunderland sitting comfortably in mid-table, De Zerbi’s men face a side with nothing to lose.
For Tottenham, however, every point is now a matter of survival. The mission is clear: find a way to register a win in 2026, something the club has yet to do, or prepare for the unthinkable prospect of Championship football.
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