Victor Wanyama: Harambee Stars Legend On Why Tottenham Can Challenge Arsenal, Man City and Co for EPL Title

Former Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder and Harambee Stars legend Victor Wanyama has made a bold prediction ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, tipping his former club to shock English football and lift the league trophy.

Despite an extremely difficult campaign that saw Spurs battle relegation until the final day, the former midfield enforcer insists that the lessons learned from those high-pressure moments will serve as the foundation for a title charge.

The 2025/26 season was one of the most turbulent in Tottenham's recent history. Plagued by managerial changes and ongoing injury setbacks, Spurs found themselves locked in a tense relegation fight down the final stretch of the campaign.

Their Premier League status came down to a high-stakes final-day encounter against Everton, where a 1-0 victory was necessary to secure survival and keep West Ham in the drop zone.

Wanyama, who returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to participate in matchday build-up events and rally the home support during that critical fixture, witnessed firsthand the grit required to pull through.

Addressing the transformation in squad mentality following that harrowing ordeal, Wanyama explained: "The team has gone through tough times last season, and they now know what it takes, the mentality, especially in the last game - they knew if they didn't win that game (against Everton), that was it.

“Now, with that mentality coming into the next season, I believe they could be title contenders. So, this season, I think the club has really pushed. I know it's behind the scenes and as players, you can't go out there and say we're going to fight for the title, but that's the mentality we have."

Beyond the psychological resilience forged during the previous campaign, Wanyama highlights structural improvements at the club as a key reason for optimism.

Under the guidance of manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took over late in the 2025/26 season to guide Spurs to safety, Tottenham have retooled their roster with significant summer signings.

The club has invested heavily across multiple positions to provide tactical flexibility and depth, adding proven Premier League quality to support De Zerbi's high-intensity system.

Victor Wanyama believes that combining De Zerbi's tactical acumen with refreshed hunger across the squad will catch title rivals off guard.

While external predictions and supercomputer models favour established title contenders like Arsenal and Manchester City, Victor Wanyama argues that internal belief within the Spurs dressing room will be the decisive factor.

Having reached the UEFA Champions League final during his time under Mauricio Pochettino, Victor Wanyama understands what it takes to perform at the highest level in a Tottenham shirt.