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Tottenham host Leeds tonight with a chance to take a potentially huge step towards Premier League survival.

Back-to-back wins under Roberto De Zerbi over Wolves and Aston Villa respectively have seen Spurs leapfrog West Ham and escape the relegation zone during a frantic finish to the season.

Tottenham fans will have watched on with bated breath on Sunday as rivals West Ham and Arsenal went head to head at the London Stadium in a hugely impactful game at both ends of the table.

And while they certainly won’t relish the Gunners remaining on course for a first top-flight title triumph for 22 years thanks to Leandro Trossard’s 83rd-minute goal, they will be relieved that Callum Wilson’s last-gasp leveller was ultimately ruled out following a long VAR check.

It means that 17th-place Spurs go into this evening’s game knowing that another victory would see them move four points clear of the Hammers - over whom they also hold a significant advantage in terms of goal difference - with only two games left to play this term.

But they are likely to face a stern test against Leeds, who are currently six points above them in 16th having won three of their last four league games to move away from danger.

Daniel Farke’s beaten FA Cup semi-finalists will also have been delighted by events in east London on Sunday, as both they and Nottingham Forest are now mathematically safe from the drop.

How to watch Tottenham vs Leeds

TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football programme. Coverage begins at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, ahead of kick-off at 8pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also view the match live online via the Sky Go app.

Roberto De Zerbi has scoffed at suggestions Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is too nice and is adamant Spurs can end their poor home on Monday against Leeds.

Tottenham’s survival prospects have been significantly lifted by back-to-back away wins, but they remain without a home victory in the Premier League since December 6.

The north London club have won only twice at home in the division all season and were seconds away from a third victory in De Zerbi’s debut in N17 before his old team Brighton produced a last-gasp equaliser.

Asked if the atmosphere at their ground might be part of the problem, De Zerbi insisted: “No, because there are a lot of big stadiums and very nice stadiums, like theatres in the Premier League.

“Tottenham’s stadium is hot. When I was in this stadium with Brighton, in the bench of Brighton, or against Brighton two weeks ago, the stadium was very, very hot.

“And for us, we are lucky to play in this stadium.

“The atmosphere against Brighton was amazing. The bottom of the (table), 60,000 fans to support you, to push you, to stay before the game, during the game, after the game, we have been very close with the (fans) and I think it’s luck for us.”

De Zerbi also pointed to Spurs’ 25-match unbeaten home record in Europe as evidence this season is a one-off.

He added: “I think it was a coincidence, because against Atletico Madrid, they won at home. Against Borussia Dortmund in January, they won at home.

“If you ask me against Brighton? We won, but we didn’t take three points. We took one point, but we won in my head as a performance and if we analyse the game against Brighton, it’s like a win. I think it’s a mistake if we keep the focus on this (poor home form) part.”

For Spurs to secure safety after a terrible campaign they will have to exorcise any demons at home in a similar manner to goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who suffered a nightmare display in Madrid last month but has bounced back admirably.

With Guglielmo Vicario still sidelined after hernia surgery, Kinsky will continue against Leeds and De Zerbi cited him as an example to the whole squad.

“He has a big character, a big personality, a great guy, a great professional and a great keeper. He’s playing very well. He has to stay focused and don’t take risks in any situation, but he’s playing very well. He’s very important for us now,” De Zerbi explained.

“Of course he is an example. Of course what he felt after Madrid, for sure was a big motivation for him.”

De Zerbi described Vicario as still “first choice”, but the Italian could miss the rest of the season and that is almost certainly the case for Dejan Kulusevski, who has targeted a place in Sweden’s World Cup squad despite making no appearances in 12 months after a right patella injury.

“For me it is difficult to understand how he can play the World Cup if he didn’t play any game this season, but I texted him after (Aston Villa),” De Zerbi said.

“He told me the next week I think he will come back (in the country) and I hope he can be available to stay with us (to watch) in the last game because he’s an amazing player.”

Mikey Moore struck as Rangers lost at Celtic Park to fall out of the title race.

The young attacker has performed admirably since he arrived on loan from Tottenham Hotspur with seven goals and three assists for the first-team under Russell Martin and then Danny Rohl.

Moore's consistency saw him awarded the club's Young Player of the Year as well as the PFA gong in the same category and it has had fans of the Ibrox outfit desperate to tie him down for a second stint.

Showings in derby day victories have also ensured his parent club Spurs sat up and took notice with former boss Thomas Frank keeping a close eye while current boss Roberto de Zerbi will likely also know about the 18-year-old.

De Zerbi, of course, has his own troubles to deal with right now in the form of a Premier League relegation scrap, but the media in England have done his research for him.

According to Football.London, Moore's most recent afternoon in Glasgow - despite a 3-1 loss to the Hoops - should be enough for the playmaker to potentially stake a claim for a spot in the Spurs first-team beyond this season.

Journalist Jake Stokes wrote in his latest column suggesting Moore for North London next term.

"Mikey Moore was at the heart of the action when Celtic stormed past Rangers in the Old Firm derby on Sunday afternoon," he wrote. "The Tottenham Hotspur loanee broke the deadlock inside the opening quarter of an hour, but, despite his best efforts, Danny Rohl's side couldn't hold onto the lead, conceding three without further reply.

"Moore will hope to lead Rangers back to winning ways on Wednesday evening, when they host Hibernian in the penultimate clash of the Scottish Premiership split phase.

"The Tottenham loanee has established himself as a key player in Rohl's side, staking a claim for a similar role under Roberto De Zerbi next season."

Van de Ven dubbed world's best defender

In an exclusive interview, Rosenthal has heaped massive praise on Micky van de Ven, suggesting the Dutch international has surpassed his peers to become the leading centre-back in the game. The 25-year-old has been a rare bright spot in a difficult campaign for Spurs, with his recovery pace and physical presence becoming hallmarks of his game in the Premier League.

"For me, this is the best defender in the world," Rosenthal told Flashscore. "He's the quickest central defender in the world, and at the end of the season I'm sure that whether Tottenham stay up or go down, the two or three biggest clubs will be looking to try and sign him."

Transfer interest from Man Utd and Liverpool

The prospect of Van de Ven leaving north London is becoming increasingly likely if Spurs cannot guarantee top-flight football or a return to European competition. Manchester United and Liverpool are both reportedly in the market for defensive reinforcements, and Rosenthal has suggested that Van de Ven is the exact profile of player required to succeed at the highest level of the Premier League.

Rosenthal noted that speed is the most vital currency in the modern game, a trait he has championed since his days identifying young talents like Cristiano Ronaldo. "Tottenham don't have enough speed in the side," he explained. The defender's ability to cover ground makes him an ideal fit for the high-pressing systems favoured by the league's top-six contenders.

One of the pillars at Tottenham

On the same occasion, Rosenthal assessed Van de Ven as an important pillar alongside Djed Spence, James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus in the midst of a mediocre squad. "He (Roberto de Zerbi) has the main players there already; Van de Ven... Spence is important, Maddison is important, and Kudus, but there are too many mediocre players. I don't know the club's financial situation, so you hope that the big names in the squad can make an impact on the rest of the players," Rosenthal said.

Richarlison's role in the team

Tottenham’s season has lacked notable individual performances, but Richarlison is a key figure in their attacking lineup. Since his arrival from Everton, the Brazil international has demonstrated flashes of his potential, contributing crucial goals and showing adaptability across various attacking roles. However, to elevate both his game and Tottenham’s ambitions, Richarlison must continue refining certain aspects of his play.

"He will play for Brazil, yes, and he's certainly got quality, but I wouldn't say he's a player with top quality. If you're a club that wants to be in the top six, then he needs to do more. Tottenham don't have too many strikers though, so he's an important player for them, it's obvious," concluded Rosenthal.

It's a big weekend in the Premier League with what happens between now and Monday evening potentially finally settling the issue of relegation for Leeds United.

Daniel Farke and his players will be confident they've already done enough and they know that a win at Tottenham Hotspur on Monday will rubber stamp that and ensure they are back in the top flight next season. That fact could come sooner, though.

An expected Arsenal win at West Ham on Sunday afternoon will ensure Leeds cannot be relegated this season and the celebrations can start early before the trip to the capital.

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Leeds are not being tipped to win at a resurgent Tottenham, but the good news is, West Ham's chances of a shock victory have also been written off. Here's what some of the pundits are saying on the two games.

Alan Shearer, speaking to Betfair

West Ham v Arsenal

I think West Ham were really poor defensively at Brentford last weekend. They gave too many chances away, too many goals. I think Arsenal will win this weekend having that belief and confidence that they've got at the club now, knowing that it's such a tough game, but I'm just going to edge on the side of Arsenal taking the three points, which would put West Ham in a difficult position in terms of relegation. Prediction – Arsenal win

Tottenham v Leeds

Leeds are going to play a huge part in who gets relegated, because they play both Spurs and West Ham. It’s fascinating, but I think with what I saw from Spurs last week, they may just have enough now to stay up. And I guess with the energy that they showed the other day, I think they'll have enough to beat Leeds at home. Spurs to win.

Roberto De Zerbi has got a shift out of those players, and you didn't see any of that six or seven weeks ago. It looks a brilliant move now to bring De Zerbi in when they did, that's the reason why they did it then it was to get something different out of the players that they had not been showing, and it looks as if he's getting that difference now which they've not had for large parts of this season, or for any of the season. Prediction – Tottenham win

Harry Redknapp, speaking to BetVictor

West Ham v Arsenal

A massive, massive game for both. For the Hammers, that poor result at Brentford piles the pressure on here. It almost feels like a must-win, particularly with Spurs having picked up under De Zerbi.

I think this will be Arsenal’s last big test. Win this, and that could well be that in terms of the title. It’s shaping up to be an incredible end to the season for them. This is bound to be nervy and bound to be dramatic. Prediction – I have to favour Arsenal, 2-1.

Tottenham v Leeds

All of a sudden, a win here and Spurs will be in a really good position in terms of safety. De Zerbi deserves credit for injecting a bit of belief into these players. They can’t get complacent though, particularly if West Ham get a good result against Arsenal.

That’s Leeds all but safe now and Farke deserves lots of credit. I know a lot of people expected them to struggle this season and they didn’t make the best of starts. Leeds have nothing to lose so they’ll go out to try and win this. Still, those Spurs fans will be buoyant and that could be the difference. Prediction – Tottenham win 2-0.

Chris Sutton, speaking to BBC Sport

West Ham v Arsenal

Arsenal look like a totally different proposition on the attacking front now Bukayo Saka is back in the team.

It is going to be hard for West Ham to keep them out, and it doesn't help the Hammers that they desperately need a victory here after losing last weekend while all the teams around them won.

A draw wouldn't be a disaster for West Ham if you took this game in isolation but, depending on what Tottenham do against Leeds on Monday night, even if they pick up a point they could end up further adrift.

Arsenal have had big wins at London Stadium in each of the past two seasons. I don't see them sticking five or six in again this time, but I also don't see them slipping up. Prediction : Arsenal win 3-1.

Tottenham v Leeds

Leeds are all but safe now and they could be absolutely sure of staying up by the time they play this game. That scenario would definitely suit Spurs, but I am going to back Roberto de Zerbi's side here regardless.

What a performance that was by them at Villa last week. People have criticised Villa, but that display and result felt enormous for Tottenham.

It took them out of the bottom three and meant Spurs, at last, have got a bit of momentum after winning two league games in a row for the first time since August.

I am expecting more of the same here, so I am going to say they will make it three wins on the spin with the same scoreline that saw them win at Elland Road in October. Prediction – Tottenham win 2-1.

Albion are heading for a Premier League final after a brilliant display on the road.

The under-21s beat Spurs 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the PL2 title play-off semi-finals.

They will now play Manchester United, who beat Manchester City 4-3, in the final.

Shannon Ruth’s side impressed in North London to follow previous knockout wins over Ipswich, where they trailed, and West Ham, who they swept aside 3-0.

The play-offs were brought in to give young players experience of handling high-stakes fixtures at the end of the season and the young Seagulls have responded in style.

They went ahead on 29 minutes with a close-range finish by defender Noel Atom, who was up for a corner.

Amid a melee, Atom found the ball conveniently at his feet and thumped it high into the net.

Harry Howell hit the post before the break.

The second goal came 11 minutes after the break and was turned in by Shane Nti from a low cross by Miah Oriola, who had been found by a long ball from goalkeeper Steven Hall.

Spurs replied almost immediately with a penalty converted by Mason Melia.

But Albion restored their two-goal advantage on 79 minutes from another corner.

Atom and Callum Mackley both won headers before Kofi Shaw finished.

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Albion: Hall; Albarus, Barclay, Atom, Keogh; Middleton, Robertson (Mackley 64); Silsby (West 89), Howell, Oriola; Nti (Shaw 72). Subs not used: Jensen, Belmont.

Leeds United must survive another game without Gabriel Gudmundsson and another two without Noah Okafor. Left-back Gudmundsson is still nursing the hamstring injury he picked up at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final.

The Swede missed last Friday’s win over Burnley as a result of the setback, and the initial expectation was that he would also be out for Monday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur - and it has transpired that he is indeed unavailable. So Daniel Farke could keep the same back line which started against the Clarets.

That sees James Justin start on the left and Jayden Bogle occupy the right with Joe Rodon, Jaka Biol and Pascal Struijk centrally guarding Karl Darlow. Meanwhile, at the other end, Okafor has injured his calf and is out for the next two games, including the final home game with Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Okafor is the most in-form attacker Leeds have at the moment, having scored six times in his last seven Premier League appearances. Since the start of February, he has also bagged three assists across all competitions.

His absence means Brenden Aaronson will come back on the left of the two behind the 13-goal Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Leeds try to expose the space behind Pedro Porro, who is expected to be encouraged to attack amid Tottenham’s need for three points.

Okafor's injury impacts midfield selection. The in-form Ao Tanaka will deservedly start next to Ethan Ampadu in deeper midfield with Anton Stach pushed slightly further ahead, being part of the duo behind Calvert-Lewin - who last week scored his second open play goal of 2026 - in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

In such a game Farke might have wanted to lean on Ilia Gruev to steady the midfield away from home but the Bulgarian has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a meniscus knee injury picked up in training ahead of the Bournemouth clash.

Sean Longstaff is perhaps the closest in profile to Gruev, aside from Ampadu, but the summer signing has not started a Premier League game since November. Farke may have opted to drop Stach further back should Okafor have been available on the left - but this seems less likely now.

As for Leeds, they could have safety secured by kick-off should West Ham lose to Arsenal. If they manage to win or draw, then Leeds can take themselves over the line by matching or beating the Hammers' result.

Predicted XI: Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin; Aaronson, Stach; Calvert-Lewin.

Securing Premier League survival would go down as a “massive achievement” for Leeds United, says assistant coach Edmund Riemer, who admits the Whites never do things the easy way.

Leeds can secure safety this weekend should West Ham United lose to high-flying Arsenal on Sunday before they take on relegation rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Monday evening. They can also take themselves over the line if they match or better the Hammers’ result, should the London club earn points.

While it would not mathematically be confirmed, a draw for the Irons would essentially see Leeds over the line given their superior goal difference of 14. The Whites sit on 43 points - a tally with which no team in the 20-team Premier League era has been relegated.

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Riemer - who was stepping in for the unwell Daniel Farke, expected to be fine for Monday, for the pre-match press conference - says Leeds face a “huge” test against a Spurs side who look renewed under Roberto De Zerbi.

He added: “I think in terms of Spurs, they will go for it. I know the manager has managed to get them out of the relegation places. So we are fully aware that we need to be up to it, and we want to maintain our top form.”

Leeds currently sit second in the form table of the last five games - something De Zerbi referenced in his own pre-match press conference. Riemer further paid compliment to the Spurs coach, adding: “I think he has an impact on the players. I think they follow him, what he says, what he wants to do.

“I think he's quite clear and gives [Spurs] the confidence, and you could see what he has managed to do. So they picked up two wins and a draw in the last three games, and got them out of the relegation spots.

“You can see his patterns coming through more and more from week to week, and also the results help to get more and more confidence. And you see it's becoming a different Tottenham team in the last few weeks.”

At the same time, destiny is in Leeds’ hands and many feel they have already crossed the safety rubicon. However, Farke and his staff will only celebrate once it is mathematically confirmed.

“I think it is massive,” Riemer replied when asked what official survival would mean for the club. “If you see our previous seasons, it seems like every season has to be a special season to achieve what we want to achieve.

“So usually you talk about one point per game now, you feel like it might not be enough, and we have now achieved 43 points. It's truly something special, especially if you see what the promoter teams did the last few years.

“Also what Sunderland did was outstanding as well, and especially the form that we picked up in circumstances that we had to come through it to be now with 43 points and still three games to go.

“I think in the form table, we are the second best team at the moment, so it's massive and credit to the players.”

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario will miss Tottenham’s relegation clash at home to Leeds on Monday night.

Vicario had been expected back in training three weeks ago, having undergone hernia surgery over the international break.

His return to action has been delayed, and De Zerbi admitted in his pre-match press conference on Thursday that he did not know when Vicario would return.

“No, Vicario is not ready yet,” De Zerbi said.

“I don’t know what the plan would be.

”He is suffering because he would like to help his teammates, but he is not available.”

In Vicario’s place, stand-in goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has impressed and was unlucky not to keep a second successive clean sheet as Spurs restricted Aston Villa to just one shot on target during their 2-1 win at Villa Park last weekend.

Dominic Solanke also missed the win over Villa with a hamstring injury, and De Zerbi said he was unlikely to feature against Leeds, though he hoped he could be in contention to play Chelsea next week.

“Solanke is improving, I don't know [whether he will be fit] for this game. We hope for the next game at Stamford Bridge," the Italian explained.

Without Solanke in the side, Richarlison came in for his first start in four games against Villa and scored to double Spurs’ lead after 25 minutes with a well-taken header.

There were concerns following the game against Villa that Rodrigo Bentancur had suffered an injury after he was substituted midway through the second-half.

De Zerbi, though, allayed those fears, stating the midfielder was just tired in his post-match press conference at Villa Park.

Spurs’ midfield combination was crucial to their dominance against Villa, and De Zerbi is likely to again call upon Conor Gallagher, Joao Palhinha and Bentancur for the visit of Leeds.

In defence, De Zerbi has been able to rely on a settled backline, with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie at full-back and Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven forming a solid centre-half partnership.

With Udogie overcoming a muscle injury to start against Villa, De Zerbi is again likely to have a near-full complement of defensive options as he prepares to take on Leeds, minus captain Cristian Romero, who is out for the remainder of the campaign.

James Maddison remains a doubt despite having been named on the bench in each of Spurs’ last three games.

The 29-year-old has not played a competitive game in over a year following an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Following their victory over Villa, Spurs are now one point clear of the relegation zone with three games to go.

Spurs, though, know that their destiny is in their own hands in the race for Premier League survival.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma, Gallagher; Kolo Muani, Tel; Richarlison

Doubt: Maddison

Injured: Davies, Kulusevski, Odobert, Kudus, Romero, Simons, Solanke, Vicario

Date and time: 8pm BST on Monday, May 11, 2026

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Given the challenges that Tottenham have faced since Mauricio Pochettino’s 2019 departure, the better the Argentine’s five-year tenure in charge of the club looks.

Appointed by chairman Daniel Levy as Spurs’ tenth manager in a 12-year span in May 2014, Pochettino departed in November 2019, having led the club to top-five finishes in each of his seasons in charge and came close to leading the club to their first Champions League final, when his side were beaten by Liverpool in the 2019 final.

This combination of progress, promise and near-misses made his spell one of the most debated managerial stints in recent history, one which Pochettino himself still reflects on.

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“It was almost six years of work in which I wasn’t just a coach,” he tells FourFourTwo when asked how it felt to be sacked just five months after the Champions League final.

“I’d arrive with my staff at 7am and leave at 10pm, often alongside Daniel Levy. We’d walk out asking ourselves how we could improve this or that. Our life was Tottenham, but that level of intensity also contributed to how it ended.

“I felt disappointed, of course, but I understand that for him it was also a difficult decision to make.”

As well as making the final of Europe’s biggest competition, Pochettino’s Spurs also lost the 2015 League Cup final and were Premier League runners-up in 2016/17, adding to the club’s near-misses under the former Southampton boss.

“It hurts because of the expectations and the momentum that built around us,” Pochettino adds when asked if failing to winning a trophy hurt.

“However, when we first spoke with Levy about the project, the plan was to equip the club with the best facilities in the world. At the same time, we wanted to build a team capable of challenging the biggest clubs in England within five years. Because we were so far ahead in the sporting process compared to the infrastructure side, huge expectations were created – and perhaps not enough value was given to what we actually achieved.

“For a period of time, having a new stadium was more important than winning a title – the club’s financial focus was on that. Even so, we delivered strong results. In my view, those years should be spoken about as a huge success.”

That elusive trophy came in Pochettino’s next managerial stint, when he won the French Super Cup shortly after his appointment at Paris Saint-Germain in January 2021.

“It wasn’t a relief – it came with the responsibility of having to win it with the players I had at PSG,” he continues. “The external perception of a coach changes once he wins a trophy, but that doesn’t always reflect his journey.

“It’s a bit unfair to draw that parallel – that the one who wins does everything right and the one who loses does everything wrong.”