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Analysis: Emotional rollercoaster for Spurs
TL;DR
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first win under manager Roberto de Zerbi despite a lackluster first half. The victory comes as Nottingham Forest's win puts pressure on Spurs, leaving them eight points behind a relegation rival.
Key points
- Tottenham Hotspur secured their first win under Roberto de Zerbi
- Spurs struggled in the first half but managed to win
- Nottingham Forest's win increased pressure on Tottenham
- Tottenham is now eight points behind a relegation rival
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There is fight in this Tottenham side.
In the first half, there was little quality, urgency and courage on show but Spurs managed to grind out their first win under Roberto de Zerbi just as it looked like all was lost.
Nottingham Forest's thumping 5-0 win at Sunderland on Friday piled the pressure on De Zerbi's side, leaving them eight points behind one of their relegation rivals.
West Ham's thrilling finish against Everton - where the Hammers conceded late before Callum Wilson's injury time winner - also put Spurs fans through an emotional rollercoaster.
Before Joao Palhinha prodded in from close range, Spurs looked set to finish the day four points from safety with four games left.
Not long after, following Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's leveller for Everton, they were out of the bottom three – only to drop back in with the late drama at the London Stadium.
Q&A
What was the significance of Tottenham's first win under Roberto de Zerbi?
Tottenham's first win under Roberto de Zerbi is significant as it boosts team morale and helps alleviate pressure from relegation threats.
How did Nottingham Forest's recent win affect Tottenham's standings?
Nottingham Forest's 5-0 win increased pressure on Tottenham, leaving them eight points behind in the relegation battle.
What challenges did Tottenham face in their match before securing the win?
Tottenham struggled with quality, urgency, and courage in the first half before managing to secure a crucial win.