- He said the players must focus on improving results rather than making excuses
- The sending-off proved costly. Palace took advantage of the numerical edge and scored three goals in just seven minutes before halftime
- Despite that financial strength, Spurs now face a serious battle to maintain their place in England’s top division
Tottenham Hotspur suffered another major setback in the league after losing 3–1 to Crystal Palace on Thursday, leaving their fight to avoid relegation looking increasingly difficult.
Eko Hot Blog reports that despite being one of Europe’s wealthiest clubs and a founding member of the Premier League, Spurs now sit just one point above the relegation zone and are still searching for their first domestic league win of 2026.
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Forward Dominic Solanke admitted the team is far from where it expected to be. He said the players must focus on improving results rather than making excuses, stressing that the responsibility lies on the squad to deliver performances on the pitch.
The defeat marked Tottenham’s fifth consecutive loss and the third since new head coach Igor Tudor took charge with the mission of reviving the club’s struggling campaign.
At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs initially looked promising when Solanke opened the scoring in the 34th minute. However, the match quickly turned against them after defender Micky van de Ven was shown a red card four minutes later for fouling Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr inside the penalty area.
The sending-off proved costly. Palace took advantage of the numerical edge and scored three goals in just seven minutes before halftime. Sarr converted the penalty and later added another goal, while Jørgen Strand Larsen also found the net for the visitors.
Tudor expressed disappointment after the match but insisted he still believes the team can improve.
According to him, the reaction in the dressing room showed determination, and he remains confident the squad can recover when fully fit and organized.
Tottenham’s worsening league position contrasts sharply with its success last season when the club won the UEFA Europa League.
This year, the team has also reached the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League, where it is scheduled to face Atlético Madrid in the round of 16.
However, domestic struggles have continued from the previous campaign when Tottenham finished just above the relegation zone, its lowest finish since the Premier League began in 1992.
The club has also experienced instability in management, appointing seven different managers in less than seven years.
Historically, Tottenham has spent only one season outside England’s top division since 1950. The North London side has won the English league title twice and famously reached the Champions League final in 2019.
Off the pitch, the club remains financially powerful. Its modern stadium, which holds nearly 63,000 fans, is among the most advanced venues in Europe and regularly hosts NFL games and major concerts.
According to the latest financial rankings released by Deloitte, Tottenham was placed ninth among the world’s richest football clubs with revenue of about $781 million, ahead of major teams such as Chelsea FC, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus.
Despite that financial strength, Spurs now face a serious battle to maintain their place in England’s top division.
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