Sleepwalking over: How Tottenham staved off relega...
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- Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton 1-0 on Sunday, with João Palhinha scoring the only goal.
- Tottenham Hotspur recorded its third home league win of the season with that victory.
- Roberto de Zerbi was the manager who steadied the side after a series of short‑term appointments, including Igor Tudor’s brief tenure.
- João Palhinha was on loan and delivered the decisive goal that helped the club avoid relegation on the final day.
- Tottenham Hotspur spent £220 million on summer transfers yet still struggled with injuries and recruitment, finishing 17th last season and narrowly escaping the drop this term.
Why it matters: Spurs’ survival preserves Premier League TV revenue and avoids a costly drop for owners, but the £220 million spend and chronic injuries demand smarter recruitment to prevent another near‑relegation.
