In-depth Analysis
Coach Igor Tudor knows well that playing well does not automatically guarantee victory, as shown in the North London derby where Spurs lost 1-4 to Arsenal. Even with the arrival of the new manager, the Europa League champions have yet to find a turning point, and their Premier League standing is under serious threat, currently sitting 16th in the table.
While 19 other teams in the league have secured at least one win in 2026, Tottenham has started the year disappointingly, facing the risk of equaling their worst record with a run of 10 consecutive Premier League games without a win—a record set under Ossie Ardiles in 1994. However, away matches have been more encouraging than home fixtures, with Spurs earning 19 out of 29 points on the road and scoring in 3 of their last 4 away games across all competitions.
In contrast, Fulham recently secured an impressive win over Sunderland, ending a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats. This success has allowed the Craven Cottage side to regain control in the race for the Top 10, currently sitting 10th in the standings and just 3 points behind Brentford, who occupy one of the potential European qualification spots.
Craven Cottage has also proven to be a stronghold for Fulham, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 home matches from December 22 to January 24. However, this unbeaten run ended when they lost to Everton in February.