The candid meeting that 'changed' Spurs - are they finally on way back?
Tottenham Hotspur's recent 2-0 victory over Chelsea marks a potential turning point for the team under manager Roberto de Zerbi. The manager attributes the improved performance to a candid team meeting held earlier this month.
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Figure caption, Spurs pick up rare Stamford Bridge win with victory over Chelsea
Football reporter at Stamford Bridge Published 30 minutes ago Whisper it quietly, but could Spurs finally be on their way back?
Tottenham's 2-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday moved them up to the heady heights of 12th in the Premier League - their highest league position since 2 January.
And, after back-to-back 17th-placed finishes, there are growing signs Roberto de Zerbi's side are showing there is real light at the end of a pretty dark tunnel.
Saturday's impressive win at Stamford Bridge was just the second time they have won two league games in a row in 42 attempts - inspired by starring roles from James Maddison and Mathys Tel.
It was also the first time they have enjoyed as much as 68% possession in a match since April 2025.
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