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De Zerbi’s Battle Cry: Spurs must ‘die on the pitch’ as Premier League relegation battle heats up
TL;DR
Roberto De Zerbi urges Tottenham Hotspur to give their all in the fight against relegation as they face Aston Villa. A win could lift Spurs out of the bottom three in the Premier League.
Key points
- Roberto De Zerbi issues a rallying cry to Tottenham players
- Spurs are currently in the Premier League relegation zone
- A win against Aston Villa could lift Tottenham out of the bottom three
- West Ham's recent loss increases relegation pressure on Spurs
- Tottenham has been an ever-present side in the Premier League since its inception
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De Zerbi’s Battle Cry: Spurs must ‘die on the pitch’ as Premier League relegation battle heats up
Roberto De Zerbi has issued a rallying cry to his Tottenham Hotspur players as the club battle against Premier League relegation.
Tottenham travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League tonight with their top-flight status under threat. Spurs sit in the bottom three, but know a win will take them out of the drop zone after relegation rivals West Ham were beaten 3-0 at Brentford on Saturday.
The North London side are one of only six ever-present sides in thePremier League era, and have not been relegated since 1977.
Last weekend's 1-0 win at Wolves secured a first league win of 2026, and Spurs will now hope to build momentum ahead of the final fixtures.
Ahead of today's trip to Aston Villa, De Zerbi has called on his struggling side to give everything to escape their perilous position.
Speaking at hispre-match press conference, the Italian refuted suggestions that his side are destined for the drop.
Q&A
What did Roberto De Zerbi say about Tottenham's relegation battle?
Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham players to 'die on the pitch' to secure their Premier League status.
How can Tottenham Hotspur avoid relegation in the Premier League?
Tottenham can avoid relegation by winning their upcoming match against Aston Villa, which would take them out of the bottom three.
When was the last time Tottenham was relegated from the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur has not been relegated from the Premier League since 1977.
