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• Roberto De Zerbi give Tottenham Hotspur reason to believe

  New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has ignited hope among supporters by declaring his long-term ambition to restore the club to the Premier League’s summit despite their recent drop into the relegation zone. ​Roberto De Zerbi has pledged to bring ambition back to Tottenham following the club’s slide into the bottom three. Taking over a side reeling from a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Italian tactician is tasked with surviving a dire injury crisis. “In my plan for sure there is the idea to stay for a long time… to put Tottenham to stay in the first position,” De Zerbi stated. ​The manager’s arrival marks a shift from the pragmatic approach of predecessor Thomas Frank. While the squad faces significant absences on the right flank, De Zerbi’s focus remains on high-level competitiveness and trophy hunting. Addressing the club’s potential, he noted the goal is “to put Tottenham to stay in the first position in the Premier League because there are all parts to reach that level.”

• Vitor Pereira makes Nottingham Forest ‘disaster’ point ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

  Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has emphasized that maintaining Premier League status is the club’s absolute priority, despite their ongoing pursuit of Europa League silverware.

  ​Vitor Pereira has admitted that suffering relegation would be a “disaster” for Nottingham Forest as they prepare to host Aston Villa.

  Despite securing a 1-1 draw against Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg, the manager is wary of the domestic threat.

  “If we are not in the level, in the Premier League, it will be a disaster,” Pereira warned during his press conference.

  ​The Portuguese coach acknowledged the difficulty of balancing European ambitions with a survival battle against rivals like Tottenham and West Ham.

  While owner Evangelos Marinakis dreams of trophies, the directive remains clear: avoid the Championship.

  Pereira remains committed to both fronts but insists on top-flight safety. “The club said to me that the priority is to keep the club in the Premier League,” he noted.

• Tottenham Hotspur are officially in the Premier League relegation zone

  Tottenham Hotspur have officially dropped into the Premier League’s bottom three after West Ham United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves to climb out of the relegation places.

  ​West Ham United escaped the relegation zone for the first time since December following a commanding win at the London Stadium.

  A brace from Taty Castellanos and two goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos sealed the victory, pushing North London rivals Tottenham into the unthinkable position of seventeenth.

  Hammers coach Nuno Espirito Santo remained grounded despite the surge, stating, “I realise there is still a lot of work to be done yet.”

  ​The result leaves Wolves facing confirmed relegation as early as next week, while Spurs continue their dramatic free fall toward the Championship.

  West Ham’s resurgence, marked by five wins in eleven games, has radically shifted the survival landscape.

  Reflecting on the atmosphere that fueled the result, Santo added, “London Stadium was amazing; it was bouncing with energy even in the hard parts when the game was tough.”

• Premier League eyes history as 11 of its teams teams could be in Europe next season

  The Premier League is set for record representation in continental competitions next season after securing a fifth Champions League berth, even as heavyweights Manchester City and Chelsea struggle in current European campaigns.

  ​English clubs face a mixed European season, with Arsenal remaining the primary Champions League hope following Manchester City’s exit to Real Madrid.

  While Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest pursue Europa League glory, a “remarkable comeback” is required for Liverpool to progress against Paris Saint-Germain.

  Despite these on-field struggles, the Premier League’s high coefficient has guaranteed an additional European Performance Spot for the upcoming 2026/27 cycle.

  ​The division could see an unprecedented eleven teams across three competitions next year after Arsenal’s victory over Sporting confirmed a fifth automatic Champions League slot.

  This marks the second consecutive season England has benefited from the extra position.

  While Tottenham Hotspur previously earned their place by winning the Europa League, the current league phase is set to be heavily populated by English representatives once again.

• Vitor Pereira delivers verdict on controversial Nottingham Forest disallowed goal vs Porto

  Nottingham Forest earned a resilient 1-1 draw against Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg, though the match was overshadowed by a disallowed Igor Jesus goal that would have given the Reds a crucial away victory.

  ​Head coach Vitor Pereira refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding a late VAR decision that stripped Nottingham Forest of a win at the Estádio do Dragão.

  After substitute Igor Jesus found the net, a handball review overturned the goal, leaving the tie level ahead of the return leg at the City Ground.

  Pereira, returning to his former club, opted for discretion when questioned about the call, stating, “It is better to keep the opinion with me.”

  ​Despite the refereeing drama, Pereira expressed satisfaction with the result, especially given his heavy squad rotation.

  Prioritizing Premier League survival ahead of a critical clash with Aston Villa, the manager made nine changes to the side.

  Reflecting on his halftime withdrawals of key players, he told TNT Sports, “The first two subs we did… I was thinking about the next game against Villa. It’s very important for us to get points in the league.”