Dele Alli Claims Tottenham Could Have Won Premier League If They Stayed at White Hart Lane
Dele Alli Claims Tottenham Could Have Won the Premier League if They Had Stayed at White Hart Lane
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli believes the club could have won the Premier League title if they had remained at their former home, White Hart Lane, for another season instead of moving to Wembley Stadium.
Alli recently reflected on Tottenham’s successful period under former manager Mauricio Pochettino, suggesting that the decision to leave their historic stadium affected the team’s momentum during a crucial period.
According to the former England international, Tottenham had developed a strong connection with their home ground, where the atmosphere and support from the fans gave the players a significant advantage over their opponents.
Tottenham’s Unbeaten Home Record
Tottenham’s final season at White Hart Lane in 2016/17 was one of the club’s most impressive Premier League campaigns. Under Pochettino, Spurs finished second behind Chelsea after winning 17 and drawing two of their 19 home league matches.
The team enjoyed an outstanding run at home, making White Hart Lane a difficult venue for visiting sides. Alli believes that maintaining this advantage for another season could have helped Tottenham take the final step towards winning their first Premier League title.
Speaking about the club’s temporary move to Wembley, Alli described the decision as a mistake and suggested that another season at their old ground could have made the difference.
He also believes that signing one additional player might have strengthened the squad enough to challenge for the title.
Wembley Move Changed Tottenham’s Momentum
Tottenham moved to Wembley for the 2017/18 campaign while their new stadium was being constructed.
Although Spurs remained competitive and secured another top-four finish, Alli felt the team struggled to recreate the same atmosphere and familiarity they had enjoyed at White Hart Lane.
The larger Wembley Stadium provided a different environment, and the team had to adapt to playing their home matches away from their traditional ground.
Despite these challenges, Tottenham continued to perform well under Pochettino, with a talented squad featuring Alli, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Christian Eriksen.
The team also went on to reach the Champions League final in 2019, demonstrating the quality they possessed during that era.
Alli Reflects on Tottenham’s Missed Opportunity
Alli’s comments highlight how much he believes the club’s former stadium contributed to their success during Pochettino’s time in charge.
Although Tottenham eventually moved into their modern stadium, the former midfielder remains convinced that staying at White Hart Lane for one more season could have given the team a better chance of winning the Premier League.
His remarks have reignited discussions among Tottenham supporters about whether the stadium move disrupted a team that appeared capable of competing for major honours.
Ultimately, while nobody can know whether Spurs would have won the title had they remained at White Hart Lane, Alli believes the combination of their home advantage, squad quality and momentum could have made the difference.
