Tottenham Hotspur will try to break a 616‑day drought for three consecutive Premier League wins when they face Crystal Palace on Saturday. The match, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. UK time, comes after a 2‑1 victory over Coventry City and a 1‑1 draw with Chelsea, the latter being the first time the club has held the Blues at Stamford Bridge since 2018. Under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs have shown a steady improvement, but no manager since the 2014‑15 season has managed to string together more than two victories in a row.
De Zerbi, who took charge in March, has imposed a disciplined, aggressive pressing system that has produced the club’s highest turnover figures in recent months and the most successful final‑third possession against the top teams. He praised the team’s progress after the Chelsea game, saying the club was “working to change the mentality” and that past results were no longer their responsibility. The Spurs’ defensive statistics have also improved, with a lower expected goals against than any other Premier League side since De Zerbi’s arrival.
The club’s recent summer signings, ten players for a total of £320 million, have added depth but the real challenge remains keeping key players fit. James Maddison’s availability has been highlighted as a factor in the team’s inconsistent results, with Arsenal having earned more Premier League points than Tottenham since his return. De Zerbi’s focus is now on consolidating the gains and proving that Spurs can sustain a winning run.
If the team secures a win against Palace, it would not only lift them into the top half of the table but also signal a psychological shift for a club that has struggled for consistency. The outcome will determine whether De Zerbi’s gamble has finally paid off and whether the “three‑in‑a‑row” curse can be lifted.