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Tottenham aims for improvement under De Zerbi after last season's struggles

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Tottenham aims for improvement under De Zerbi after last season's struggles

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur looks to rebound in the 2026-27 Premier League season under manager Roberto De Zerbi, following two consecutive 17th-place finishes. The team has made new signings that have generated optimism about a stronger campaign. Guardian writers have averaged a predicted sixth-place finish for Tottenham this upcoming season, a significant rise from last year’s standing.

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By the Numbers

•Roberto De Zerbi manages Tottenham in the upcoming season
•Last season, Tottenham finished 17th in the league
•New signings expected to contribute to a better finish
•Guardian writers predict Tottenham will end sixth this season

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What they're saying

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Optimism abounds that De Zerbi and new signings can lead to a big improvement after two 17th-place finishes Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 17th Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby John Brewin

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