De Zerbi says Tottenham can win last five games in survival battle
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“Tottenham Hotspur have not won a Premier League game in 2026”
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The claim that 'Tottenham Hotspur have not won a Premier League game in 2026' is reported in web search results citing Reuters and MSN, but no other independent sources corroborate this specific claim. Wikipedia entries discuss the 2025-26 season, but not specific win/loss records for 2026.
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— The 2025–26 Premier League is the 34th season of the Premier League and the 127th season of top-flight English football. The fixtures were released on 18 June 2025. The season will consist of 33 weeke…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Premier_League
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— Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Tottenham ( TOT-ən-əm) or Spurs, is a professional football club based in Tottenham, North London, England. It competes in the Premier …
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— Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in London, England. It is owned and operated by the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, replacing the club's previous ground, White Hart Lane. W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium
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“Tottenham are in 18th place with 31 points from 33 games”
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The claim that 'Tottenham Hotspur is in 18th place with 31 points after 33 games' is contradicted by web search results. One source states they are in 18th with 30 points from 32 matches, and another source mentions them being in 18th place generally, but no source confirms the exact figure of 31 points from 33 games.
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— The 2012–13 season was Tottenham Hotspur's 21st season in the Premier League and 35th successive season in the top division of the English football league system.
The campaign featured Tottenham's 11t…
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— The 2024–25 season was the 143rd in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the club's 47th consecutive season in the top flight of English football and the 33rd consecutive season in the Prem…
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— The 2025–26 season is the 144th season in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, their 48th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and 34th consecutive season in the Premie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
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“Tottenham could have to win all of their remaining five games to avoid the drop”
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The claim that 'Tottenham Hotspur must win all of its remaining five games to avoid relegation' is corroborated by multiple web search results citing Roberto De Zerbi's comments, suggesting this necessity.
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— By Martyn Herman LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have not won a Premier League game in 2026 but new manager Roberto de Zerbi saw enough in Saturday's gut-wrenching 2-2 home draw ...
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/soccer-de-zerbi-say…
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— Roberto De Zerbi claimed his devastated Tottenham Hotspur players can win all five of their remaining Premier League games, despite still being without a victory in 2026.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tottenham-blow-stoppage-ti…
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— The spectre of a first relegation since 1977 hung over the glistening stadium as the fans drifted out and the reality is that they may need to win all of their remaining five games to avoid the drop.
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/de-zerbi-says-to…
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/de-zerbi-says-to…
“De Zerbi, Tottenham’s third manager this season after the sacking of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor”
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The claim that 'Roberto de Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager this season, succeeding Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor' is not supported by the evidence. While web search results mention Roberto de Zerbi in connection with Tottenham, there is no evidence provided detailing that he is the third manager, nor is there confirmation of Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor having managed the club recently.
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— The 2025–26 Premier League is the 34th season of the Premier League and the 127th season of top-flight English football. The fixtures were released on 18 June 2025. The season will consist of 33 weeke…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Premier_League
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Premier_League
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— The 2025–26 season is the 144th season in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, their 48th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and 34th consecutive season in the Premie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
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— The following is a table of managers and coaches that have been in charge of Tottenham Hotspur in date ascending order from past to present.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
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“Tottenham were boosted by the return of midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur while playmaker James Maddison was on the bench for the first time this season after an ACL injury.”
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The evidence corroborates both parts of the claim: Rodrigo Bentancur returning to training after a layoff, and James Maddison having suffered an ACL injury that kept him out for a significant period, leading to reports of his return.
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— The 2021–22 season was Tottenham Hotspur's 30th season in the Premier League, 44th successive season in the top division of the English football league system and 140th season in existence. After fini…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021–22_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
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— The 2023–24 season was Tottenham Hotspur's 32nd consecutive season in the Premier League, 46th consecutive season in the top flight of the English football league system, and 142nd season in existence…
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— The 2025–26 season is the 144th season in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, their 48th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and 34th consecutive season in the Premie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.…
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“Their next match is away at bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers next Saturday.”
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The claim that 'Tottenham Hotspur's next match is away against Wolverhampton Wanderers next Saturday' is contradicted by one web search result suggesting the next game is against Brighton & Hove Albion, and another web search result provides general fixture information without confirming this specific opponent and date.
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— The 2024–25 season was the 147th season in the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, and their seventh consecutive season in the Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, the clu…
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— The 2025–26 FA Cup is the 145th season of the Football Association Challenge Cup, the oldest football tournament in the world. It is sponsored by Emirates and known as the Emirates FA Cup for sponsors…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_FA_Cup
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— The 2025–26 season is the 144th season in the history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, their 48th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, and 34th consecutive season in the Premie…
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