It has been 616 days since Tottenham last strung together three consecutive Premier League victories — a drought that has outlasted three separate managers and stubbornly refused to end. This Saturday, Roberto De Zerbi gets his shot at breaking the streak.
Back-to-back wins over Coventry City and Chelsea have placed Spurs on the brink of that elusive hat-trick, with Crystal Palace the next obstacle standing between the club and a landmark they have not reached since early 2025.
A new identity emerging at Spurs
Under De Zerbi, who took charge in March, Tottenham are beginning to look like a side with genuine purpose. The erratic, self-defeating football that defined recent seasons has given way to a structured, aggressive style built around an intense man-to-man press. Since his arrival, only three Premier League teams have forced more high turnovers — 120 — and won more possessions in the attacking third — 72.
The numbers behind the recent wins are compelling. In their last three league matches, Spurs covered more ground and produced more high-speed running than in their opening five fixtures of the campaign. Their conversion rate climbed from 2.8 percent to 14 percent, and their defensive resolve against Chelsea was particularly striking — restricting the hosts to seven shots and just 31 percent possession, conceding an xG of only 0.47.
Defensively, only Arsenal have posted a lower xG against since De Zerbi took over, suggesting that the quality of chances Spurs are surrendering has dropped sharply.
