The candid meeting that 'changed' Spurs – are they finally on way back?

Tottenham end Saturday's Premier League action in 12th place, their highest league position since 2 January. Are they finally on their way back? Spurs pick up rare Stamford Bridge win with victory over Chelsea Whisper it quietly, but could Spurs finally be on their way back? Tottenham's 2-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday moved them up to the heady heights of 12th in the Premier League – their highest league position since 2 January. And, after back-to-back 17th-placed finishes, there are growing signs Roberto de Zerbi's side are showing there is real light at the end of a pretty dark tunnel. Saturday's impressive win at Stamford Bridge was just the second time they have won two league games in a row in 42 attempts – inspired by starring roles from James Maddison and Mathys Tel.

It was also the first time they have enjoyed as much as 68% possession in a match since April 2025. The win was deserved too, although Chelsea certainly gave them a helping hand with goalkeeper Mike Penders punching the opener into his own net and Cole Palmer sent off for two yellow cards. It left De Zerbi glowing with positivity, despite another injury setback for Maddison. "I think we have put something different into Tottenham in the last period," he said. "Not a different attitude,