Leeds United fans in Tottenham clash disagreement and West Ham vs Arsenal warning

Leeds United’s fans have their say on Monday night’s clash at relegation-battling rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

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Leeds United could be mathematically safe by the time Monday night’s clash at relegation-battling rivals Tottenham Hotspur comes around - but what do the club’s fans think? Here is what our YEP Jury have had to say on Monday evening’s game including disagreement on the predictions front and also Sunday’s potentially survival sealing game between West Ham and Arsenal.

DAVID WATKINS

If they have, then, at long last, Leeds fans can relax knowing that not even the most astonishing set of results in the final two rounds of games would deny Leeds their place in the Premier League.

Due to publishing deadlines, this piece was written before we knew the result of the Hammers v Gunners clash, so we have to ignore any psychological impact the result might have on either Leeds or Spurs.

What we do know, though, is that even if West Ham do lose, Spurs will still not be safe and will need to try to get a positive result against Leeds.

It’s hard to tell whether the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi has improved Spurs; their results have improved, but their two wins from four games under De Zerbi came against a relegated Wolves and an Aston Villa side weakened by the resting of several top players as Villa juggled their league programme with their European exploits.

With so many imponderables, I’m sitting on the fence for this one.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Leeds United 2.

“None of this really concerns Leeds United”

MIKE GILL

Whatever happens over the weekend to the other teams close to the drop zone, you can be sure that Daniel Farke and his players will be approaching this game with their usual focus and concentration.

The demolition of Burnley was a professional job and the same mindset will be required for Monday’s trip to north London.

Spurs took a precious three points against a much-changed and disjointed Aston Villa side last weekend and they will be hoping that their luck is about to turn.

That they have suffered terribly with injuries this season is undeniable but their Premier League form has been woeful prior to their wins against Wolves and Aston Villa.

Perhaps Roberto de Zerbi has managed to convince his players that their club is not too big to be relegated.

None of this really concerns Leeds United, they have stated that their target is not just to avoid relegation but to finish as far up the league table as possible.

This will be a tough challenge but the Whites should be good for at least a point.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2 Leeds United 2.

“This is Leeds and they never do anything the easy way”

KEITH INGHAM

If you listen to quite a few Leeds fans you’d think that safety was already assured after the Burnley win and getting to 43 points.

Let me remind them that this is Leeds and they never do anything the easy way, there usually is a ‘twist’ in whatever situation they find themselves in and it’s never straightforward.

Leeds travel to Spurs on Monday and they will be buoyed by away wins at Wolves and Villa that has given them a great chance of escaping the dreaded drop. They looked dead and buried without a win in 2026, but De Zerbi has instilled a little confidence and results have improved.

Leeds are looking upwards, Palace and Newcastle are close, points wise, and they are only seven points from eighth.

It would be remarkable to get anywhere near the 50-point mark and Daniel Farke has said that they aim to get as many points as possible.

If everyone is fit I’d expect Leeds to line up as they did in the last game with a midfield of Ampadu, Tanaka and Stach.

To be honest I’m surprised this trio wasn’t used before Burnley. James Justin will probably keep his place at left-back as Gabi Gudmundsson is injured.

I expect a tight game. A draw would be a good result but I think Leeds could nick it by the odd goal.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Leeds United 2.

“Removed from many of the broadcasters’ relegation graphics”

ANDY RHODES

With results going against West Ham United last weekend, their upcoming result against Arsenal on Sunday could see Leeds safe before they next kick a ball.

It would mean that the pressure would be off, not that Daniel Farke’s players have been showing any signs of being under the cosh.

The Whites have finally been removed from many of the broadcasters’ relegation graphics, with only West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest remaining in the relegation debate.

With the way that Spurs have picked up points of late under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, some wouldn’t fancy United on Monday night.

It is a trip to London after all.

But Leeds should be confident. It would be good to see them play with the freedom that Premier League safety provides.

Points at this stage of the season mean prizes, and the higher up the league we finish, the more prize money we get.

If we can get a result it would distance us further from the talk of being relegation candidates at the start of the campaign and get us over the line in real style.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Leeds United 2.

“The crowd may well turn”

NEIL GREWER

Regardless of the other weekend results, Leeds United will have prepared a plan to win this game.

And despite Spurs having seen a massive improvement in performances and results in their last two games under Roberto De Zerbi, Leeds are in good form also, but Spurs will be more nervous.

Spurs will have the crowd behind them initially, but if Leeds can start the game in similar fashion to the game at Old Trafford, then the crowd may well turn.

Leeds have exceeded expectations to be entering this game on 43 points and with summer recruitment being largely very successful, and scoring regularly, they will be aiming to improve the league position.

Immense credit must go to Daniel Farke and the 49ers management for the achievements to date.

Farke has used his small squad well and the medical team have managed injuries extremely well, so much so that, whilst Spurs have virtually a team of injured players Leeds have few.

I would not expect to see Gabi Gudmundsson return from injury yet – why rush, when James Justin is a capable replacement defensively (although less so offensively on the left).