Chris Sutton predicts where Tottenham will finish in 2025/26 Premier League table
Tottenham Hotspur’s 2024/25 Premier League campaign will go down as one of the most disappointing chapters in the club’s modern history. A humiliating 4-1 final day defeat to Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium perfectly encapsulated their struggles, marking a record 22nd league loss of the season.
Finishing just one place above the relegation zone in 17th – their worst ever Premier League position – while failing to reach the symbolic 40-point safety mark paints a bleak picture of a club that had grown accustomed to challenging for European places.
Yet football has a remarkable way of offering redemption, and few believe Spurs’ current predicament will last. Chris Sutton, the former Premier League striker turned respected pundit, has boldly predicted an immediate resurgence for the North London club.
Speaking on BBC 606, Sutton expressed absolute conviction that Tottenham will bounce back into the top six next season, citing their unexpected Europa League triumph and subsequent Champions League qualification as game-changing factors.
The financial implications of their European success cannot be overstated. By defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, Spurs secured not just silverware but a golden ticket to Europe’s elite competition.
The Champions League brings with it a minimum £16 million participation fee, not to mention matchday revenue, broadcasting income, and potential prize money from progressing through the tournament.
Add to this the windfall from their upcoming UEFA Super Cup appearance against the Champions League winners on August 13th, and Tottenham suddenly find themselves with significant resources to reshape their squad.
Sutton rightly identifies recruitment as the critical factor in Tottenham’s potential revival. The club’s hierarchy must capitalize on their restored financial muscle and the allure of Champions League football to attract higher-caliber players.
While their league form was disastrous, the European campaign demonstrated there remains quality within the squad when properly motivated and tactically prepared.
The challenge now is to build upon that foundation with smart additions who can provide consistency across both domestic and continental competitions.
History suggests such dramatic turnarounds are possible. Chelsea’s transition from mid-table mediocrity to title challengers in the space of a season shows what astute management and strategic investment can achieve.
For Tottenham, the blueprint is clear: retain key players like Son Heung-min while adding proven winners and hungry young talents who can handle the physical and mental demands of competing on multiple fronts.
The club’s supporters, while understandably frustrated by last season’s debacle, have reason for cautious optimism. Champions League nights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will restore the electrifying atmosphere that has been missing during their domestic struggles.
The increased revenue provides an opportunity to address long-standing squad weaknesses, particularly in defense and midfield.
And perhaps most importantly, the humiliation of their league campaign should provide all the motivation needed to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.
As Sutton astutely observes, the only way is up for Tottenham. While a title challenge may be unrealistic in the short term, a return to the top six represents a perfectly achievable target.
With the right signings, renewed belief, and the momentum from their European success, Spurs could transform from Premier League laughing stocks to respected contenders in the space of a single summer.
The stage is set for one of English football’s most fascinating redemption stories.