Tottenham under pressure but still expected to survive

Form slump raises concerns

According to ESPN FC, Tottenham’s recent performances have taken a sharp downturn, with the outlet stating: "It's all going wrong for Tottenham at the moment 😨". The dip in form has pulled them dangerously close to the relegation zone.

The club currently sits 17th in the table with 30 points from 31 matches, just one point ahead of West Ham. That position reflects a difficult stretch that has significantly altered expectations compared to earlier in the campaign.

Despite these struggles, Tottenham still have a squad with greater depth and experience than several of the teams around them, which could prove decisive in the final weeks.

Fixtures present both challenges and opportunities

According to ESPN FC, Tottenham still have matches remaining against Aston Villa, Chelsea, Sunderland and Brighton. The run-in includes a mix of difficult fixtures and more favorable opportunities to collect points.

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Matches against Sunderland and Brighton stand out as particularly important, as they offer realistic chances to gain ground and create separation from the drop zone.

With seven games left to play, the margin for error is minimal and each result carries added weight.

Survival outlook remains cautiously positive

Tottenham’s position remains fragile, but there are still strong reasons to believe they will avoid relegation. Their overall squad quality continues to set them apart from many of their direct rivals.

According to Opta, the club’s relegation risk is estimated at around 28 percent, indicating that while the threat is real, survival remains the more likely outcome.

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This leaves Tottenham in control of their own situation heading into the final stretch of the season.

Decisive period will define the season

The coming weeks will determine whether this downturn becomes a brief scare or a major collapse. A small run of positive results could be enough to secure safety, while continued struggles would deepen the pressure.

Tottenham now face a defining end to their campaign, where fine margins are likely to shape the final outcome.

Sources: ESPN FC

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