Last week, we were drawing up starting lineups for 2026/27 with Troy Parrott leading the line. Now, supporters are dreaming of Roberto De Zerbi returning Tottenham Hotspur to the promised land.
Well, the majority of the fanbase remain cautiously optimistic. It's primarily rival supporters who have seen the work De Zerbi has done in north London and are projecting the Lilywhites to be a "problem" next season, should we remain in the top flight.
The signs are doubtless encouraging; we can't deny that. However, much can change in the space of three games. Crucially, De Zerbi isn't getting ahead of himself after overseeing a victory at Aston Villa that was laden with intensity, spirit, technical quality and tactical craft.
Perform as we did in the West Midlands for the remainder of May, and I have no doubt that the ultimate humiliation will be avoided. While Leeds United and Nottingham Forest took giant leaps towards safety on Friday and Monday, respectively, West Ham United had their momentum stifled by Brentford in west London.
It's us or them.
Spurs could be safe before they visit Chelsea in penultimate game
I'm not sure whether it's a benefit playing first on a matchday while you're in a relegation scrap. We saw how responding to your rival's result worked in our favour at the weekend. Spurs were doubtless encouraged by West Ham's defeat, knowing that a win at Villa Park would thrust them out of the relegation zone.
We moved a point clear of the Hammers with three games left. Predictions are rampant, although plenty had to be adjusted after the Lilywhites accidentally triumphed in the West Midlands.
This scrap is far from over, with Spurs' trip to Stamford Bridge looming over the club like the ominous raincloud for weeks. Chelsea are terrible, losing six Premier League games in a row, but our shoddy record at the Bridge can't be overlooked. I mean, we've won there once since the competition's inception in 1992.
Calum McFarlane could pick 11 supporters from the stands at random to face off against us, and I'm sure we'd find a way to succumb. Ideally, we don't want that midweek fixture to be decisive.
Fortunately, there is a world in which Spurs are safe before we make the short trip down to west London. West Ham play twice before that Tuesday night game, while De Zerbi's side host Leeds United, who are all but safe, next Monday.
Should West Ham lose against Premier League leaders Arsenal (COYG!) and then at Newcastle United the following week, Spurs would preserve their top-flight status by beating Leeds in between.
Now, that's far from a guarantee. Arsenal can seldom be trusted during the run-in, Leeds have been tough to beat in 2026 and Newcastle only recently ended their dreadful run of form. Thus, I wouldn't count your chickens, but there's nonetheless reason for encouragement.
This nightmare could be over very, very soon.