Tottenham Hotspur finally secured their first Premier League victory of 2026, but the narrow win did little to ease fears of relegation.
João Palhinha’s late goal handed Spurs a crucial win, yet their overall performance exposed a team lacking confidence and cohesion after months without success.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi watched his side dominate possession without purpose in a flat first half, further compounded by injuries to key players Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons.
Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský emerged as an unlikely hero, producing a last-minute save to preserve the win and prevent another costly setback.
Elsewhere, West Ham United boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Everton, thanks to Callum Wilson’s decisive strike.
At Anfield, Liverpool FC strengthened their push for a Champions League spot with a hard-fought win over Crystal Palace, though defensive lapses nearly cost them late in the game.
As the season nears its climax, the relegation battle remains wide open, with inconsistent performances and late drama defining a chaotic race for survival.
