Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival hopes remain hanging by a thread after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on the 37th matchday. The London club now faces a winner-takes-all showdown against Everton this Sunday to secure their top-flight status.

The match at Stamford Bridge saw Enzo Fernández and Andrey Santos score for the Blues, though Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs. Despite the loss, manager Roberto De Zerbi insisted his side showed character: “We created a great early chance with Son Heung-min, but Sánchez made a crucial save. We stayed in the game until the second goal, which came from a naive turnover. I believe we played well overall, even if the result wasn’t in our favor.”

With just one fixture remaining, De Zerbi is already shifting focus to the crunch clash at home: “This isn’t the time to dwell on this match. We must prepare for the next one—it’s decisive, and we’ll have our fans behind us. With our quality, spirit, and resilience, we have to bounce back. I’m confident because today’s performance was solid.”

The Italian coach’s future at the club could hinge on the outcome. Currently, Spurs hold a two-point advantage over West Ham, who face Leeds United in the final round. Goal difference will be crucial if both teams finish level, with Tottenham holding a clear edge (-10 vs. -22). A slip-up this weekend could spell disaster for the North London side.