Daniel Levy has revealed the emotional toll of Tottenham's unexpected relegation battle, admitting he prays daily for the club's survival in the Premier League. The former chairman, who stepped down in September after 25 years leading the north London club, expressed shock at a crisis he never anticipated when overseeing the construction of the £1 billion stadium in 2019.
Speaking after receiving his CBE at an investiture ceremony, Levy confessed to feeling a deep sense of emptiness watching Spurs languish in 17th place with 38 points. "Never, no, not in a million years did I think we'd be in a relegation scrap," he told Sky Sports. Despite the grim reality, he maintained cautious optimism: "I'm praying every day that we will remain in the Premier League."
The Unexpected Collapse
Tottenham's predicament represents a stunning reversal for a club that finished as Champions League runners-up in 2019 and Premier League runners-up in 2017. More recently, Spurs won the Europa League in May 2025 by defeating Manchester United, their first major trophy in decades. Yet manager Roberto De Zerbi's squad now sits just two points above the drop zone, with West Ham occupying 18th place on 36 points after Burnley and Wolves dropped down.
Levy acknowledged the gap between ambition and achievement throughout his tenure. "What I would have hoped for is winning the Premier League, winning the Champions League, but that's easier said than done," he reflected. The former chairman also shared a moment of levity during his investiture, noting he spoke with the Prince of Wales—an Aston Villa supporter—who wished Tottenham luck after they recently beat his club.
Final Push for Safety
Spurs' survival hangs on two remaining fixtures: an away trip to Chelsea followed by a home match against Everton. Meanwhile, West Ham must navigate fixtures against Newcastle and Leeds in their own fight to avoid demotion. With just 38 points from 36 matches, Tottenham faces one of their most critical moments in decades as De Zerbi's side battles to preserve their Premier League status and avoid a catastrophic fall from a club that invested so heavily in modern infrastructure and European ambition.
