Leeds vs Tottenham: Spurs Chase Fourth Straight Win as De Zerbi’s Rebuild Takes Shape
Leeds United host Tottenham at Elland Road on Saturday, with Spurs chasing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory. Tottenham sit eighth with 13 points, while Leeds are 10th with 12. But the table does not tell the full story of either side’s season.
Tottenham’s start to the campaign was so bad that relegation fears were being whispered. Back-to-back 17th-placed finishes had forced a major reset, with 10 new players arriving and numerous high-profile figures departing. Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild was always going to take time .
Three wins later, the mood has shifted.
The Form Guide
Tottenham have won their last three matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace that was built on Archie Gray’s header and Jan Paul van Hecke’s scrappy second. The confidence is returning. The structure is holding.
A win at Elland Road would be their fourth consecutive league victory, a feat they have not achieved since 2023 . That is the measure of the progress De Zerbi has made.
Leeds, by contrast, have drawn their last two league matches against Sunderland and Manchester United. They are unbeaten in those games, but they have not won either. In fact, Daniel Farke’s side have failed to win any of their last five Premier League matches (three draws, two defeats) .
The Numbers That Matter
The Premier League table after Saturday’s early kick-off shows the margins are tiny. Tottenham have 13 points from nine matches. Leeds have 12 from nine. A win for either side changes the complexion of the mid-table scramble .
But the underlying numbers favour Spurs. Tottenham have scored 10 goals this season, Leeds nine. Spurs have conceded fewer. And the form guide shows a team trending upwards against a team treading water.
My Take: This Is the Match That Defines Tottenham’s Ceiling
Everyone will talk about the table. They will say eighth versus 10th is a mid-table clash with little at stake.
They are wrong.
Tottenham’s season has been defined by instability. The managerial changes, the squad overhaul, the early defeats. Three consecutive wins have given De Zerbi something he has not had since arriving: momentum.
Leeds away is the kind of fixture that separates teams with momentum from teams with false dawns. Elland Road is hostile. Leeds are organised. And a defeat would undo much of the progress Spurs have made.
De Zerbi knows this. His message after the Palace win was telling: “We are building something special, the atmosphere in the dressing room, a clear style of play, the players are playing much better than in the beginning, but we started three weeks ago” .
He is right. Three weeks is not a season. But it is a start. And a fourth win would be proof that the start is becoming something more.
What Happens Next
The match kicks off at 12:30 GMT at Elland Road. Tottenham then face Chelsea in a London derby that will test their revival further. Leeds travel to Fulham, another mid-table fixture that will shape their season.
For Spurs, the target is clear: four wins in a row, a climb up the table, and proof that the rebuild is working.
For Leeds, the target is simpler: stop the rot, take a point, and remind everyone that Elland Road is still a difficult place to go.
FAQs
Who is Tottenham’s manager?
Roberto De Zerbi. He replaced Ange Postecoglou and has led Spurs to three consecutive wins .
Where are Tottenham in the Premier League table?
Eighth, with 13 points from nine matches .
Where are Leeds United in the table?
10th, with 12 points from nine matches .
Have Tottenham won their last three matches?
Yes. Their most recent win was a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, following a 2-0 win at Chelsea and a 3-1 win over Coventry .
When did Tottenham last win four consecutive league matches?
They have not done it since 2023 .
Data from:
BBC Sport. (2026, November 7). Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur: Key stats and talking points. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c699zdelmj8mo
BBC Sport. (2026, November 5). Roberto de Zerbi press conference: Leeds vs Tottenham preview. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckq6nnzgl619o
Sky Sports. (2026, November 7). Leeds vs Tottenham LIVE! Premier League updates. https://www.skysports.com/football/leeds-vs-spurs/live/559540
RTL Today. (2026, November 6). Tottenham ‘building something special’, says De Zerbi. https://today.rtl.lu/sport/international/tottenham-building-something-special-says-de-zerbi-185457013
