Tottenham Hotspur are emerging as genuine contenders for a top-four finish in the Women's Super League, marking a dramatic transformation from 11th place in 2024-25 to fifth place last season. Breaking into the WSL's established elite has been notoriously difficult, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United occupying the top positions for seven years. Spurs' record against top-four opposition showed 45 defeats, two wins and six draws, but that gap is beginning to close.

The arrival of manager [PERSON_NAME] last summer has been central to this transformation, creating a new-look Spurs built around clearer identity, greater belief and higher standards. Their impressive transfer window has strengthened the squad with former Champions League winners and seasoned campaigners, while the mentality [PERSON_NAME] has instilled gives players confidence to compete with the best. Two of those six draws against top-four opposition came last season, both against United.

If opponents begin to fear Spurs this season, it will be down in part to the impressive transfer window they put together this summer.