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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

‘Like a family’: De Zerbi credits players’ talk and bonding trip for improving Tottenham

Tottenham’s James Maddison celebrates his goal
Tottenham’s James Maddison celebrates his first goal since May 2025 with Omar Marmoush (left), who scored the second goal. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

Roberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are playing with more togetherness after holding a clear-the-air meeting before their recent game with Manchester United.

Spurs went on to draw 1-1 with 10 men against United and are out of the bottom three after beating Coventry 3-1 at home on Monday night. De Zerbi felt the performance against Coventry could have been better but was happy with his side’s attitude as they claimed their first Premier League win of the season.

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