{
  "id": 18596537,
  "title": "Spurs' title ambition excites De Zerbi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/spurs-title-ambition-excites-de-zerbi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T23:35:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1572541/spurs-title-ambition-excites-de-zerbi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed excitement over chief executive Vinai Venkatesham's ambitious statement that the club's long-term goal is to win the Premier League. Venkatesham's bold claim has received derision from rival fans, as Tottenham hasn't won the English title since 1961 and narrowly avoided relegation last season. Currently sitting ninth in the league after recovering from a poor start, the team trails leaders Arsenal by 12 points ahead of their upcoming match against Leeds.\n\nDe Zerbi acknowledged Venkatesham's optimism, emphasizing that ambition must be backed by the right mentality and actions every day. He praised the efforts of Venkatesham, the Lewis family, and Johan Lange for bringing significant changes to the club over the past two seasons. Despite a dismal start with six losses in their opening six league games, Tottenham has managed to turn their fortunes around, securing a draw against Manchester United, and subsequent wins against Coventry, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace. De Zerbi believes the key to Spurs' resurgence lies in displaying the right behavior and mentality consistently.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was hungry to fulfil chief executive Vinai Venkatesham’s bold claim that the club’s long-term goal was to win the Premier League.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham aims to win the Premier League.",
    "De Zerbi praises Venkatesham's ambition and recent changes.",
    "Spurs turned fortunes around after six early-season losses."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}