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Roberto De Zerbi faces pressure before crucial match against Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:12 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi faces pressure before crucial match against Manchester United

Summary

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur faces Manchester United on October 8, 2026, at Old Trafford. The Spurs sit at the bottom of the Premier League without a league win this season. Former England striker Alan Shearer warned that a defeat by two goals or more could lead to De Zerbi's dismissal. Despite major summer investments exceeding £300 million, the team has struggled significantly in front of goal. De Zerbi needs a positive outcome to alleviate pressure on his position.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham Hotspur is bottom of the Premier League.
•Spurs have failed to win in five league matches this season.
•Roberto De Zerbi's position could be in jeopardy with a heavy defeat.
•Tottenham spent over £300 million this summer, seeking improvement.
•Manchester United also struggles, having one league win to date.

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7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League legend warns Roberto De Zerbi Manchester United match could be his last

What they're saying

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Tottenham Hotspur travel to Manchester United this weekend, and former England striker Alan Shearer has warned Roberto De Zerbi that he could be fired depending on the result at Old Trafford
— Yahoo Sports

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