Former Premier League striker and BBC pundit Chris Sutton has made a stark prediction about Tottenham Hotspur's future, declaring the club will face relegation from England's top flight.
In a recent discussion on Football Focus, Sutton debated with fellow pundit Steph Houghton about whether new manager Roberto de Zerbi can steer Spurs to safety. With only seven games remaining in the season, Sutton expressed skepticism about Tottenham's survival prospects under the Italian tactician.
"Tottenham will go down," Sutton stated bluntly, highlighting the team's precarious position in the league table.
The punditry segment comes amid growing concerns about Tottenham's form and De Zerbi's ability to implement his distinctive playing style quickly enough to secure Premier League status. Sutton's comments add to the mounting pressure on the North London club as they approach the business end of the season.
While Houghton offered a more measured perspective on De Zerbi's potential impact, Sutton's prediction represents one of the most dire forecasts yet for a club that has spent over two decades in the Premier League without facing relegation.