Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi?
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- Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa 2‑1, moving the club out of the relegation zone.
- Roberto de Zerbi urged players to silence internal negativity, a speech that preceded the win.
- West Ham suffered a 3‑0 defeat at Brentford, keeping the survival battle open.
- Unai Emery rotated Aston Villa with seven changes, benching top scorer Ollie Watkins.
Why it matters: Tottenham Hotspur fans and owners gain a vital three‑point lift as the 2‑1 win lifts the club out of the relegation zone, preserving Premier League TV revenue and avoiding the financial hit of dropping to the Championship.
