A difficult season has pushed Tottenham Hotspur into a relegation battle, but there are four key ways the Lilywhites can still turn things around and stay in the Premier League.The situation at Tottenham Hotspur is now very serious. What once felt unlikely has become a real problem, with the club fighting to stay in the Premier League.With just five games left in the 2025/26 season, Spurs sit 18th on 31 points, and belief among fans is beginning to fade. They are now in danger of dropping into the Championship for the first time since 1977.The 2-2 draw with Brighton showed this again, with Spurs producing good attacking moments, especially through Xavi Simons, but still being punished by costly defensive mistakes at key times.Following West Ham’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, Opta’s supercomputer has increased Tottenham’s relegation chances to 58.33 percent. However, a win in their next match is now a must. Results have not improved in 2026, and the team is now in a clear state of emergency rather than just a poor run of form.At this point, Tottenham need more than good performances or ideas. They need points, and they need them quickly. Here are four crucial ways Spurs can still secure their Premier League status before the final whistle on May 24th.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramTottenham need to kickstart a revival with a win over WolvesThe trip to Molineux on Saturday is no longer just a big game, it has become a season-defining moment for Tottenham. Spurs are still searching for their first Premier League win of 2026, which is a worrying contrast to their better results in Europe.Facing a Wolves side already relegated gives Tottenham a strong chance to end that run, but it also increases the pressure. This is exactly the kind of game they must win, and anything less would leave them in an even worse position with very little time left to recover. It is also the type of match Spurs need to take control of if they want to stay up.Roberto De Zerbi will need his players to approach it like a cup final. The focus must be on ending the winless run, rebuilding confidence, and giving the fans something to believe in again. Saturday 25th April Premier League WolvesWolves15:00TottenhamTottenham Sunday 3rd May Premier League Aston VillaAston Villa19:00TottenhamTottenham Monday 11th May Premier League TottenhamTottenham20:00LeedsLeeds Sunday 17th May Premier League ChelseaChelsea15:00TottenhamTottenham Sunday 24th May Premier League TottenhamTottenham16:00EvertonEvertonTottenham must stop making costly late mistakesAnother major issue Tottenham must fix is how they manage games, especially in the final minutes. The draw with Brighton showed it again, as they gave away a late goal and dropped three important points.This is not a one-off problem. Spurs have taken the lead in several matches but still failed to win, which is a big reason they are in the relegation zone. Turning wins into draws at this stage of the season is very costly.There have been good moments going forward, with Xavi Simons in attack and Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield showing strong performances, just as they did against Brighton. However, those efforts keep getting wasted because of a lack of focus towards the end of games.Even with tough games ahead against teams like Chelsea and Aston Villa, De Zerbi still believes his side can win their remaining matches. But for that to happen, Spurs must learn how to close out games properly.With only a few matches left, they need to improve quickly. Staying organised, making better decisions, and staying focused until the final whistle will be key. If they can protect leads, their chances of staying in the Premier League will definitely improve.Roberto De Zerbi must stick with a settled starting XIWith only five games left, Tottenham need stability more than constant changes. One of the main concerns has been how often De Zerbi rotates his starting XI. At this stage of the season, he needs to stop changing the team too much and instead build consistency.A more settled side is starting to take shape. Antonin Kinsky is expected to remain in goal, with Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie (if fit) in defence. In midfield, Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur both impressed against Brighton and could be trusted again to control the middle of the pitch.Further forward, Conor Gallagher brings energy and pressing, while Xavi Simons remains the main creative threat after another strong performance. On the right, Randal Kolo Muani is likely to keep his place, with Dominic Solanke leading the attack.The key point now is consistency. Spurs need players to understand each other better, and avoid constant changes that disrupt balance. At this stage, De Zerbi must stop rotating his squad too often and stick with a trusted core if they are to find stability and results.Tottenham need help from elsewhere in the relegation battleFinally, Tottenham must accept that survival is no longer fully in their hands, they are now in a tight fight with West Ham and Nottingham Forest to avoid relegation.While catching a stronger Leeds side looks unlikely at this stage, there is still hope when it comes to West Ham, especially after their recent draw with Crystal Palace. That result has kept the gap close and left Spurs with a small chance to close in if they can improve their own results.Because Tottenham also have a better goal difference than some of the teams around them, matching points alone may not be enough. They will need to take full advantage when rivals like West Ham and Forest drop points, while also hoping other results go their way.Spurs need those teams to drop points (lose or draw games) while Tottenham try to win their own matches. At this stage, Spurs must focus on their own games first while they look elsewhere for help. Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 16 Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest33 9 9 15 36 45 -9 36 17 West HamWest Ham33 8 9 16 40 57 -17 33 18 TottenhamTottenham33 7 10 16 42 53 -11 31 19 BurnleyBurnley34 4 8 22 34 68 -34 20 20 WolvesWolves33 3 8 22 24 61 -37 17 The post Tottenham can avoid Premier League relegation this season if they tick four key boxes - Opinion appeared first on Spurs Web.