With Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton looming, can Spurs maintain their one-point lead over the drop? Yankee Scores has the full survival report.

Roberto De Zerbi is proud of his side’s win at Villa Park, which made Spurs swim out of the relegation zone.

However, the Italian tactician believes their quest for EPL survival is far from over. He has already set his sights on the Leeds home clash, which he believes will go a long way in driving them to safety.

“Proud” Roberto De Zerbi

“We played against Aston Villa and Aston Villa is a very good team, with a lot of very good players and a great manager, but we played very well for 60 minutes, with the ball, without the ball.

“We could have scored more goals, especially in the first half, but I’m pleased for this performance from my players. I know how much they suffered this season and for that I’m very proud. The only bad thing on the pitch was the goal we conceded.

Survival Hunt Continues

“It’s not finished yet, the season. We have to play another three games, very tough games, starting [next] Monday night, with Leeds.

“Leeds are playing very well. They deserve to stay in this position in the table.

“We can’t forget what the situation was before Wolverhampton – and before that it was a very sad situation.

“These memories have to stay in our head every day, especially this week after this win.”

“The high pressure, for sure, because the high pressure is a mentality,” he said

“Then the possession because we played very, very well, with calm. When we had to attack the space or to go to shoot, we did. When we had to keep the ball, we did.

“I love playing football. Especially if you have these players in the squad, my job is to help them, to put them in the right condition to play, to show what they are capable of doing.”

The Game Changers

He waxed lyrical about some outstanding players in the game, particularly the former Atletico and Chelsea midfielder who scored the first goal as early as the 12th minute.

“When Conor Gallagher played well, we played with 12 players,” De Zerbi said. “He’s an amazing player.

“Today also, Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel, they played a fantastic game. Joao Palhinha and [Rodrigo] Bentancur were incredible. The two centre-backs, with the ball and without the ball. I’m very pleased.”

League Standings

Tottenham continues their league survival attempt against Leeds United next Monday before facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and ending the campaign at home against Everton.

West Ham’s loss against Brentford did Tottenham some favors as they both exchanged places; Spurs returned to 17th position with 37, a point ahead of West Ham in the relegation zone.