What happened: Tottenham picked up a second consecutive Premier League victory under Roberto De Zerbi, a result Fabrizio Romano framed as a major step in the club's relegation battle. The win lifts Spurs out of the relegation zone after Matchweek 34, with the team having led Aston Villa 2-0 at the break in their most recent fixture. Romano's post asked fans to nominate a Man of the Match, with replies pointing to the intensity De Zerbi has injected into the squad.

Why it matters: Two wins in a row reshape Tottenham's survival math late in the 2025-26 season and quiet the noise around De Zerbi's appointment. The turnaround follows a stretch where Tottenham claimed their first Premier League win of 2026 against Wolves, suggesting the bounce is not a one-off. Stabilizing Spurs also tightens the bottom-of-table picture with multiple clubs still in danger.

What to watch: Watch whether De Zerbi can string a third straight win to fully separate Spurs from the drop zone with the season winding down. Premier League table position after Matchweek 34 and the next fixture's opponent will dictate how secure the recovery looks.