Tottenham are finally showing signs of life in the relegation battle, with Roberto De Zerbi landing back-to-back wins to give his side a fighting chance of Premier League survival.
Long gone are the excuses and complaining, a wave of sorrow has been replaced with spirit and belief that simply wasn't there before the Italian coach's arrival.
There are still three games to navigate through, but should Spurs survive them, then it will be time for those at the top to thank De Zerbi for saving them by backing him in the market.
This season, above all else, has shown that plenty of work is needed to get the Tottenham squad up to scratch, and there is one opportunity to back the manager that cannot be missed.
Tottenham must negotiate Joao Palhinha return
Joao Palhinha has had a mixed loan spell for Tottenham, but he has shown exactly what he can offer the side in the last few games under De Zerbi.
The 30-year-old showed an ability to cover plenty of ground, tackling anything and everything around him, winning the ball back to start the next phase of attack for Spurs against Aston Villa.
While he is certainly limited in some respects, particularly when it comes to setting the tempo with the ball or playing the penetrative passes that the forwards need to latch onto, there are some key elements in his game that will be useful to the side moving forward.
If De Zerbi can continue to limit those weaknesses and highlight his strengths, then it is a no-brainer to bring the Portuguese international in on a permanent deal this summer.
There is a £21.5million clause in the loan deal that Tottenham could trigger to confirm the signing, but there is an opportunity for the hierarchy to show some negotiating prowess.
Recent reports have claimed that Bayern Munich are keen to move Palhinha on permanently this summer, which gives Spurs a chance to discuss the terms of a deal, without paying the full value of the clause.
That may allow the club to seal the midfielder, while freeing funds elsewhere to make clear improvements to the current squad in the right places.
One of those areas may well be the midfield alongside Palhinha, if he joins, adding a player who is comfortable on the ball and capable of maximising his strengths.
What Roberto De Zerbi thinks of Joao Palhinha
Palhinha has shown De Zerbi one key trait that he loves during his short time at the club so far: passion. The midfielder has embodied the early change seen in the team under the new head coach, while contributing to some important goals along the way.
The Tottenham boss admitted that he enjoyed seeing the midfielder, alongside others in the team, celebrating small wins on the pitch, such as tackles.
Speaking about Palhinha's celebration moment against Aston Villa, De Zerbi told the press: "Yeah, I love Palhinha like this (grabs his shirt and pulls it).
When asked if he told the players to celebrate like that, he clarified: "No, no, they have not to follow me in this, but if I saw one player like passionate, I become crazy!"
That reflection from the touchline onto the pitch shows unity in the early weeks of a new coach, a full buy-in on the direction that he wants to take the club in.
While there will certainly need to be some improvement in certain areas, bringing Palhinha back to Tottenham for a potential cut-price deal makes total sense.