Tottenham's Premier League survival hangs by a thread after Igor Tudor's disastrous start has left Spurs just one point above the relegation zone. The 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace marked their fifth consecutive loss and third under Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank just 22 days ago. Some fans fled before halftime as Tottenham conceded three goals in seven minutes after Micky van de Ven's red card.

Spurs' chances of relegation now stand at 16.1 per cent, with their next home match against Nottingham Forest potentially seeing them drop into the bottom three. The crisis deepens despite winning the Europa League last season and advancing in this year's Champions League. Some believe Spurs may need to sacrifice European competition to focus on Premier League survival, though this strategy seems counterintuitive given their current predicament.

The club faces a stark reality: with only about 12 fit players and mounting pressure, Tottenham could become the first team to consider resting players for a Champions League last-16 tie. The once-mighty club has become too accustomed to losing, and the scale of potential relegation consequences - from wage cuts to season ticket restructuring - makes this one of the biggest stories in Premier League history.