Tottenham handed a new-manager-bounce risk after latest Premier League sacking

Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival bid is facing a fresh challenge after a managerial change at Stamford Bridge, as a revitalized London rival could further complicate Roberto De Zerbi’s mission to keep his team safe.

With only five matches remaining this season, Spurs’ battle to avoid relegation may go right down to the final whistle.

Key fixtures lie ahead for Tottenham, including clashes with Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea, and Everton, following their upcoming match against Wolves. A victory at Molineux could see Spurs leapfrog West Ham this weekend and climb out of the relegation zone—provided the Hammers drop points in their own game.

The meeting with Leeds in two weeks offers Tottenham a chance to take three points from a direct relegation rival, which would be a major boost to their survival hopes. Beyond that, Spurs will likely need at least six more points to reach the presumed safety threshold of 40.

Tim Sherwood has suggested that Chelsea’s poor run of form could present Tottenham with another opportunity to win. However, recent developments at Stamford Bridge may undermine that optimism. Chelsea have parted ways with manager Liam Rosenior after a dismal five-match stretch without a goal or a win—a feat not seen at the club in 114 years. Calum McFarlane has been appointed interim head coach until June.

Spurs wary of new-manager bounce at Chelsea

Tottenham’s trip to Chelsea isn’t until matchweek 37, and depending on results elsewhere, that game could prove decisive in their survival fight. Currently in matchweek 33, Chelsea still have European qualification to play for, just as Spurs are battling for their lives.

The arrival of a new manager could spark a turnaround in Chelsea’s form—bad news for Tottenham, who haven’t won at Stamford Bridge since 2018. With their survival hopes hanging in the balance, that fixture now carries even greater weight.