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De Zerbi seeks a third straight Premier League win with Tottenham
Tottenham have won their last two Premier League games under manager Roberto De Zerbi, beating Coventry City and Chelsea.
They face Crystal Palace on Saturday, with a chance to record three league wins in a row for the first time in 616 days.
Three managers have led the team since Tottenham last managed that run.
De Zerbi took charge in March and has brought a more disciplined style built around pressing and control.
Since he arrived, only three teams have forced more high turnovers and won more possessions in the opposition’s final third.
Tottenham have also covered more ground in their last three league games, while their scoring conversion rate has risen from 2.8% to 14%.
A win could lift Spurs into the top half of the table, but they will need to keep producing results to show the improvement can last.
Tottenham have won their last two Premier League games and are seeking a third straight win against Crystal Palace.
Roberto De Zerbi is the latest Tottenham manager trying to end a run of 616 days without three consecutive league victories.
The team beat Coventry City and Chelsea before the scheduled match with Palace.
Since De Zerbi took charge in March, only three teams have forced more high turnovers than Tottenham’s 120.
Tottenham’s goal conversion rate has risen from 2.8 per cent to 14 per cent across the period described by Sky Sports.
- Who
- Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, and their next opponents, Crystal Palace.
- What
- Tottenham are seeking a third consecutive Premier League win.
- When
- Saturday, 31 October; kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- A win would end Tottenham’s 616-day wait for three league victories in a row and could move them into the top half of the table.
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De Zerbi took charge of Tottenham.
Tottenham beat Coventry City and Chelsea in consecutive Premier League games.
Tottenham are scheduled to host Crystal Palace, with kick-off at 5:30pm.
- Unbeaten-win target
- Third consecutive Premier League victory
- Wait since last three-game winning run
- 616 days
- Recent wins
- Coventry City and Chelsea
- High turnovers since De Zerbi took charge
- 120
- Goal conversion rate
- Rose from 2.8 per cent to 14 per cent
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I think we have suffered enough
The results of the past are not our responsibility. We are working to change the mentality of our club.