Tottenham's unprecedented decline in the Premier League faces the risk of relegation after nearly half a century.

Tottenham Hotspur's form continues to deteriorate drastically in the Premier League. After the 1-3 loss to Crystal Palace, ex-England forward Peter Crouch candidly assessed that Spurs are presently the poorest team in the competition based on performance.

The home defeat to Crystal Palace marks a third consecutive loss since interim manager Igor Tudor took charge. This result drops Tottenham to 16th place in the standings, just one point above the relegation zone and without a single Premier League win in 2026. Meanwhile, Palace climbs to 13th position.

Notably, this was a match where Tottenham started reasonably well. In the 34th minute, striker Dominic Solanke scored the opening goal from close range. However, just four minutes later, a major turning point occurred when center-back Micky van de Ven received a straight red card for a foul leading to a penalty.

From the penalty spot, Ismaila Sarr made no mistake to equalize for Crystal Palace. Exploiting their numerical advantage, the visitors quickly turned the game around. Jørgen Strand Larsen scored to put Palace ahead before Sarr completed his brace, sealing a 3-1 victory for the away side.

This defeat extends Tottenham's winless run in the Premier League to 11 matches – an alarming figure for a club that for years competed for European qualification.

Commentating on TNT Sports, Peter Crouch did not hesitate to offer a blunt assessment of Spurs' situation. According to the former striker, Tottenham has been the worst-performing team in the league since the Christmas period. He pointed out that other struggling teams like Wolverhampton Wanderers have significantly improved, while clubs such as West Ham United and Nottingham Forest continue to accumulate points.

Crouch believes Tottenham's problems extend beyond results to squad quality. In his view, even before Van de Ven's dismissal, Crystal Palace had demonstrated they were the better side on the pitch.

The former England international noted that if comparing individual positions, very few Tottenham players would make it into Palace's starting lineup. This clearly reflects the poor recruitment strategy of the North London club over recent transfer windows.

Crouch also referenced the period when former manager Ange Postecoglou spoke of plans to sign higher-caliber players to elevate the squad. However, acquisitions like Solanke or young talent Archie Gray, while promising, have not yet reached the level desired by the Australian strategist.

According to Crouch, enduring multiple ineffective transfer windows will cost any club dearly, and Tottenham is now facing those consequences. He argues the team lacks both technical quality and strong characters in the dressing room, two factors that can push a club toward relegation danger.

The loss to Crystal Palace adds to a series of negative statistics for Tottenham. This is their ninth consecutive Premier League match conceding at least two goals – the worst such run in the club's history in the competition.

Former England international Joe Cole believes the atmosphere in the stadium after the match clearly showed the fans' disappointment and loss of faith. He stated supporters come hoping to see determination and a fighting spirit worthy of their backing. When that fails to materialize, the mood becomes very heavy.

Cole warned that if Tottenham continues to "flirt with relegation" and fails to improve fundamental aspects of their play, they could easily be dragged into the Premier League's fierce survival battle, a league notorious for its brutality.

Tottenham has secured only four points in the Premier League since the start of 2026, fewer than any other team. They also haven't endured such a long winless streak since 1935.

With just nine matches remaining in the season, Spurs are confronting one of the biggest crises in their modern history. Without a swift improvement in form, the risk of bidding farewell to the Premier League after nearly fifty years could become a stark reality.