“Tottenham at risk of relegation if Xavi Simons does not regain form quickly.”

The situation at Tottenham Hotspur is undoubtedly alarming. Following a humiliating 4-1 defeat in the North London derby against Arsenal, the team’s future appears increasingly bleak. With the Spurs still winless in 2026, the shadow of relegation looms over the club, and pressure is mounting on the players, particularly on young talent Xavi Simons, whose performance leaves much to be desired.

In what should have been a moment of redemption, hope quickly turned into disappointment. Tottenham started well, scoring just 42 seconds after Arsenal’s opening goal, but that was merely a brief flash of light in a match dominated by their rivals. The team failed to respond to Arsenal’s increased intensity, and with no victories to show, concerns about their survival in the Premier League are becoming increasingly real.

Criticism is fierce, especially regarding Simons, the summer signing who seemed to bring freshness but now appears to be facing a crisis of form. The Dutch player, who arrived with the promise of being a game-changer, was one of the main culprits in the defeat, losing an astonishing 14 out of 15 duels and making a series of mistakes that resulted in losing possession of the ball 24 times. His performance was so disappointing that not a single dribble attempt was successful.

The words of Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold reflect the frustration surrounding Simons’ performance: “He was lucky with a poor pass that reached Trossard outside the Spurs area, but the Belgian shot well over. He struggled to find his rhythm in the first half, although he had an early effort saved by Raya in the second.” These statements reveal that, for a player who should be the creative spark of the team, Simons’ performance is far from what was expected.

In this context of pressure, the responsibility for Tottenham’s creativity rests almost entirely on Simons’ shoulders. The team urgently needs someone who can receive the ball under pressure, beat opponents, and create opportunities. At this moment, the fragility of confidence and the lack of results mean there is no room for players who are not contributing. The numbers against Arsenal are alarming and, more worryingly, is the absence of authority and decisiveness in ball possession.

Tottenham is facing an unthinkable relegation battle, and if they want to avoid that disaster, Xavi Simons urgently needs to find his rhythm again. Time is running out, and the fans are eagerly awaiting a strong response from a player who, so far, has not lived up to high expectations. Tottenham’s continuation in the Premier League may very well depend on Simons’ performance in the coming weeks.