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Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira says Tottenham Hotspur's situation is 'sad' as their Premier League struggles continued on Sunday.

The former Arsenal hero was speaking in the hours after Igor Tudor's second game in charge of Spurs, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.

The Croat was tasked with keeping Tottenham out of the top-flight relegation zone after replacing Thomas Frank as caretaker manager earlier this month, but he has begun his reign in north London with straight defeats.

While a home clash against Premier League leaders Arsenal was never going to be easy, hopes were higher that Spurs could pick up points at Craven Cottage.

It was another disappointing performance and result though as they lost 2-1, with Tottenham fortunate that all of the sides around them - Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Burnley - were also beaten.

With 10 Premier League matches of the campaign left to play, Spurs remain four points above the bottom three ahead of hosting Crystal Palace on Thursday.

Vieira: Tottenham 'One of the Greatest Clubs in London'

The Arsenal icon was part of Sky Sports' Premier League coverage on Sunday afternoon, and while you may have expected the former Gunners skipper to be secretly happy by Spurs' current demise, he instead praised them and issued an honest verdict on their current situation.

The Frenchman told Sky Sports host David Jones when asked about Tottenham's current situation:

"It is sad of course, we're talking about one of the greatest clubs in London and the Premier League.

"But in the last couple of years, it is a club that has spent a lot of money, with no structure, no direction but with quality players. That means if you don't have a proper structure or direction, you can spend as much money as you want, but it won't bring you success.

"Trying to understand where they want to go is difficult to explain."

Shocking Tottenham Stat Emerges After Fulham Loss

The latest loss at Fulham meant that Spurs have now gone 10 games without a Premier League win for the first time since 1994 when Ossie Ardiles was manager.

The north London club have now won just two of their previous 19 top flight fixtures, with their last victory coming at the end of 2025.

Worryingly for Spurs fans, there weren't really any signs of improvement at Craven Cottage despite Tudor having another full week to work with his players, and the hierarchy will now be fearing that they may have made the wrong appointment.

Final Premier League Table Predicted

Despite the latest setback, Opta's supercomputer still has Tottenham down to survive in the final Premier League table of 2025-26.

Spurs are predicted to finish in the same position they find themselves in right now, 16th.

Given what Tottenham fans are seeing right now from their team, they would probably take that, which shows where they are as a club right now.

Tottenham suffered yet another defeat at the weekend, losing 2-1 away at Fulham, and former midfielder Jamie O'Hara has named three 'huge problems' at the club.

Spurs conceded after just seven minutes at Craven Cottage, giving themselves a mountain to climb early on. Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi struck later in the half, with Tottenham going into the break 2-0 down.

Richarlison came off the bench in the second half to score a consolation goal, but Igor Tudor's second game in charge of the north London club ended in defeat.

Tudor has quickly realised the task he has on his hands, with Tottenham in serious danger of being dragged into the relegation zone in the near future.

Thankfully for them, both Nottingham Forest and West Ham also lost this weekend.

Jamie O'Hara Slams Tottenham From 'Top to Bottom'

Speaking on X, O'Hara gave his verdict on Tottenham after their latest defeat against Fulham. The former Spurs midfielder named three huge problems for the club at the moment: recruitment, mentality, and standards.

O'Hara is someone who isn't just blaming the players or manager, taking aim at the hierarchy who have made some questionable decisions in the last few years.

A host of Tottenham's signings from the previous summer transfer window have failed to deliver, and they are battling in the bottom half of the Premier League table for the second season in a row.

Tudor's Fiery Rant After Fulham vs Tottenham

Tudor certainly wasn't happy after Tottenham's defeat against Fulham, but it wasn't his players who were the target of one of his fiery rants.

The Tottenham boss took aim at the officials and Fulham striker Raul Jimenez, after the Mexican striker appeared to shove Radu Dragusin in the build-up to their opening goal, but the referee didn't give a foul.

"Ridiculous to not give the foul, because the consequence is too big. It's not a small foul in the middle of the pitch, it's a goal after. So, there is a logic in that, so the referee, beautiful thing to keep playing here, let's play strong, duel, it's fantastic, I like it. But there is a logic, if the goal is, because he take advantage, not thinking about football, he was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat. So, he cheated the player with pushing and they scored the goal."

Tudor labelled Jimenez a 'cheat' for pushing Dragusin in a lengthy rant after Tottenham's latest loss. The Spurs boss seems a fiery character, and he certainly understands the difficult task he has to contend with.

Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi remain the two leading contenders to become the next permanent head coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.

And Spurs may have been handed a boost when it comes to naming Pochettino as their new boss, with one other team out of the running to appoint him - Manchester United.

GIVEMESPORT understands Pochettino is a leading contender to be the permanent replacement for Thomas Frank once Igor Tudor's interim reign finishes at the end of the 2025/26 season. The Argentinian would be a popular choice with the fanbase, returning to the club he left in 2019, having guided them to the UEFA Champions League final.

Tottenham Are Not The Only Club Looking For A New Manager

Spurs made the decision to appoint an interim coach following the sacking of Frank, with more potential options available in the summer, with Pochettino among a number of names who are out of contract.

It followed in the footsteps of Manchester United, who sacked Ruben Amorim a month prior to Spurs' Frank decision and replaced him with Michael Carrick on an interim basis.

that means both clubs will be in the market for a new permanent manager come the summer, but Tottenham have been handed a boost when it comes to appointing Pochettino as boss in N17.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Red Devils owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to have a new manager in place at the start of the summer, to give the new man as much time as possible with his squad and to make any changes required to the playing squad in the transfer window.

Manchester United Make Key Manager Decision

Ratcliffe wants to appoint a new manager before the World Cup begins in Mexico on June 11. That would seemingly rule United out of making a move for Pochettino, who is contracted to the US national team until the end of the tournament.

The USA, who made the move to appoint Pochettino after US Soccer Federation sporting director Matt Crocker was tasked with bringing in a world-class coach in 2024, would not welcome any move for their boss before the big tournament that they are jointly hosting begins.

United have been linked with Pochettino in the past and he is among the candidates to be linked with the job this time around too. However, the stars may be aligning for Tottenham to bring the Argentinian back to the club seven years after he was sacked.

Pochettino Admits He Is Open To Tottenham Deal

Pochettino, speaking on Spanish radio this week, said: "I’m always linked [to clubs], to Tottenham, just like at one time I was linked to Espanyol, or to other clubs.

"In the end, especially because of my past at those clubs, when things aren’t going well, people tend to fall back on emotions and say, ‘Well, with Mauricio we played good football,’ or whatever it may be.

"But no. We’re focused on the World Cup, on the United States. My contract runs until after the World Cup, so after that we’ll see what might happen. [I'm] Open to everything, right?"

The standard of refereeing in the Premier League is absolutely atrocious. There, I said it.

And I know I am going to come across as a bitter Tottenham fan in this piece, and I am very bitter, but something has to be done about the officiating and the use of VAR.

The Premier League is supposed to be one of the best leagues in the world. Players want to come and play here, supporters across the globe want to tune in to what we have to offer.

So why it is it that we are constantly talking about refereeing decisions, or VAR interventions?

There is simply no consistency in the refereeing of our beloved game and it is infuriating.

Tottenham Angered By North London Derby Decision

Let me get this absolutely clear, Tottenham did not deserve anything from the North London Derby against Arsenal last weekend, but it would have been interesting to see what might have happened had Randal Kolo Muani's second strike on the afternoon have been allowed to stand.

At 2-1 down, Kolo Muani gave Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes a slight nudge in the back, sending the defender flying. Kolo Muani then fired home Conor Gallagher's cross, before the referee blew the whistle to give it as a foul against the Spurs striker.

Had Arsenal been pegged back a second time in the match, after letting a two-goal lead slip in midweek to Wolves, who knows what their mindset might have been like, or if the goal galvanised Tottenham.

Instead, Arsenal ran out comfortable 4-1 winners, and deservedly so.

Tottenham Left Angered By Referees Once Again

Fast forward a week and Spurs are on the wrong end of a decision once more, this time at Craven Cottage.

Harry Wilson fired home from close range after a cross into the box was not dealt with. Upon closer inspection, there may have been a reason for that.

Radu Dragusin got under the initial centre and failed to head clear, but he was pushed in the back by Fulham striker Raul Jimenez. Would he have made a clearance without a push? Who knows, but it's irrelevant. There was a push and Fulham scored from it.

VAR checked it and deemed it acceptable contact.

So, two hands in the back does not meet the threshold for a foul one week, having seemingly been different a week prior.

The difference between the two incidents appears to be the decision of the on-field referee.

Against Arsenal, referee Peter Bankes deemed it a foul and VAR did not overturn it. Against Fulham, referee Tom Bramall did not deem it to be a foul and VAR did not overturn it, despite looking at it.

Premier League Rules Were Clear But It Does Not Make things Easier

There was a big emphasis on 'Referee's Call' at the start of the season, with the on-field referees given more power when it came to overall decisions and VAR not interfering too much.

All supporters ask for is consistency, and given Spurs fans have already brought up the goal Liverpool scored earlier in the season, when he had two hands in the back of Cristian Romero, pushing him to the ground, with the goal given, it appears to be decidedly lacking.

The Lewis family have a 'broad agreement' in place worth £3bn to sell Tottenham Hotspur to Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, but a deal has stalled, according to TEAMtalk.

After ousting chief executive Daniel Levy from the club last year, Spurs have been the target for a number of billionaire investors looking to buy the club from the Lewis Family Trust, who are the majority owners of the north London side.

Any takeover has publicly been denied by ENIC, with the message being that Tottenham are not for sale, and that they intend to invest heavily to help the club reach it's full potential in the coming years. But it seems that there may be more to the story than meets the eye.

Lewis Family Have £3bn Agreement to Sell Tottenham

Staveley and Ghodoussi were part of the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United back in 2021, but the husband and wife pairing left St James' Park in 2024 in search of new opportunities.

That has led them to put their eyes on Tottenham, and it's understood that the businessman has the £3bn+ funding in place to complete a deal to buy the struggling Premier League side.

The report states that the two parties have a 'broad agreement on terms having been discussed', however, in a fresh twist, the Lewis family are now having second thoughts about relinquishing their stake in the club they have controlled since 2001.

This had led to the deal stalling, which has left Staveley's company, PCP Capital Partners, waiting for a positive response before moving forward with the takeover.

The money is in place and they are ready to proceed, but they don't want to wait indefinitely for an answer, and it has emerged that they are prepared to walk away and look for other opportunities if this hesitation goes on for too long, despite Tottenham being their priority option.

What Would Takeover Mean for Spurs?

Spurs have grown to be one of the biggest clubs in Europe because of their off-field successes, including their state-of-the-art stadium. But they need more on-pitch success to follow that, and fans have been desperate for change for a long time.

ENIC have been clear publicly that they want to help facilitate that growth, but a takeover could see that accelerated.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what a takeover could mean for Spurs in the next five years, and this was its response:

Things went as planned for Tottenham Hotspur at the bottom of the Premier League table on Saturday, with Burnley, West Ham United and Leeds United all losing.

It means Spurs can open up a seven-point gap between themselves and the bottom three, and also leapfrog Leeds into 15th place, with a win over London rivals Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

That is going to be no mean feat for the Lilywhites, however. Spurs have not won in any of their last four meetings with Marco Silva's side and they are yet to win a single Premier League game in 2026 either.

The match in west London will be Croatian interim head coach Igor Tudor's second in charge, after the dismal showing in the North London Derby last weekend.

Given Arsenal's form and position at the top of the table, the game with Fulham will be more of a barometer of where Tudor is in his short journey with the Tottenham players, particularly given he has had an extra week's work with them on the training ground too.

Not only that, but Spurs will be bolstered by two players returning from injury to be a part of the squad, with defenders Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso both set to return, to ease Spurs' injury list.

But there are concerns over one other player ahead of the game with Fulham - stand-in captain Micky van de Ven.

Micky van de Ven injury situation

Tottenham could do without losing van de Ven at the back, given Cristian Romero is still absent due to suspension. The Dutchman wears the armband in the Argentinian's absence and is a key player in the backline.

Spurs supporters will be hoping he is available for selection, but there was a worry during Tudor's press conference on Thursday when he talked about the squad for the upcoming match.

When discussing returning players, the head coach said: "It's a small problem for Micky with his little toe, but he’s okay. He will be [in the squad]."

'In the squad' brings with it its own concerns. There were no guarantees from Tudor that van de Ven will start the crucial match and Spurs really need him to.

Spurs missing nine players at Fulham

As well as the aforementioned Romero above, Spurs will be without another eight players for the game with Fulham.

Destiny Udogie could be the next one back with former boss Thomas Frank's "four to five weeks" date likely to see the left-back return ahead of the game with Liverpool on March 15 - Romero's first game back after suspension.

Fans will be hoping to see favourite Lucas Bergvall back in action soon and now we are in March it should not be too much longer. After the international break at the end of the month is the likely date for his return to action. Reports in Sweden have said that his rehabilitation is 'going in the right direction'. That date is likely to be the same for Mohammed Kudus too.

Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are either out for the season or not due back until very late in the campaign, although Tudro did offer a cryptic update on Kulusevski in his press conference too.

"Fantastic player, fantastic guy," Tudor said on the Swede. "Difficult moment. He's had really big problems, as you know, here. But he's positive. And also the doctors are positive. So we'll see, next week, how it's going."

Tottenham Hotspur head across London on Sunday afternoon to Craven Cottage in a must-win game against Fulham, and Igor Tudor has some major decisions to make.

The Lilywhites sacked Thomas Frank in February and replaced him with the Croatian on an interim basis until the end of the season, but his first game in charge ended in a humiliating 4-1 thrashing at the hands of local rivals Arsenal at home.

That result left the team just four points above the relegation zone heading into this weekend, and after West Ham were well beaten 5-2 at Anfield by Liverpool on Saturday, they now have a chance to extend the gap and give themselves some breathing room in the relegation battle they find themselves in.

Tottenham Must Find Eye for Goal

Spurs have not had a major issue in front of goal this season, scoring 37 goals in their 27 games in the Premier League so far. Their bigger problem has been defensively, where they have conceded 41 times, which has left them with just two wins in their last 18 games in the division.

But where Tudor looked to bolster the back line against Arsenal to shore the team up, it backfired as their weaknesses were more evident than ever, and it meant the forwards got very little service.

It was understandable against the team sitting at the top of the tree, despite the emotion that comes with the game, but Spurs now must use their greater qualities and squad to start fighting fire with fire and outscoring teams to get some much-needed wins.

That means Tudor must ditch the back five and go with a more traditional back four, while bringing in fresh firepower to the attack - starting with Mathys Tel.

Tudor Must Start Tel vs Fulham

Against Arsenal, Tudor was able to call upon all of Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison at different points, which may make his decision for the starting striker a difficult one.

However, the introduction of French winger Tel into the attack provided an injection of pace and intent, and the youngster clearly has a point to prove that he belongs at the top level.

With so many injuries in attack, Tudor has the perfect opportunity to provide Tel with a run of games to get him confidence and form, and in turn the 20-year-old will surely provide him with goals, which then can earn Spurs the points they need.

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as surprise suitors for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, according to reports.

The North London side have earmarked the uncapped England shot-stopper as a potential target ahead of the summer transfer window, when Trafford is expected to explore a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

The 23-year-old signed for Man City in a deal worth £27m from Burnley last summer, but has served as a deputy to Gianluigi Donnarumma this season.

After growing frustrated with his limited playing time, Trafford is keen to secure regular minutes elsewhere and has no shortage of admirers in the Premier League.

Tottenham Keen on James Trafford

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are accelerating plans to target Trafford after the season and continue to monitor the shot-stopper’s situation closely.

The Lilywhites will reportedly be ready to step up their interest if Man City permit an exit, but face the uphill task of convincing Trafford after a disappointing season.

Spurs are in serious danger of relegation from the Premier League, having managed just 29 points from 27 games and sitting 16th in the table.

Only four points separate the North London side from the bottom three, ahead of their visit to Fulham on Sunday.

More Clubs are Monitoring Trafford

Tottenham could face competition for Trafford from several Premier League clubs this summer, with Aston Villa, Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham all claimed to be among his admirers.

Newcastle pursued the 23-year-old aggressively in the past, while Villa appear to be his preferred destination at the moment.

Trafford has managed only 11 appearances in all competitions for Man City since his summer arrival, keeping five clean sheets.

He enjoyed a standout Championship campaign with Burnley in 2024/25, registering 29 shutouts across 45 appearances and conceding just 16 goals.

Is Trafford Really Better Than Vicario?

Amid Tottenham’s reported interest in Trafford, we asked ChatGPT whether the 23-year-old goalkeeper would be an upgrade on their first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario:

Tottenham Hotspur have been informed of former Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby’s potential availability this summer, according to reports.

The French international is claimed to be preparing for a return to European football after the season and has earmarked the Premier League as his potential destination.

Diaby is currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, whom he joined from Villa in the summer of 2024 in a deal worth nearly £52m.

The 26-year-old has registered three goals and an impressive 13 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.

According to TEAMtalk, several European and English clubs have been informed of Diaby’s potential availability after the season, after the forward came close to joining Inter Milan in January.

The likes of Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle have been contacted by intermediaries, while RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on his situation.

Diaby spent the 2023/24 season at Aston Villa and registered 10 goals and 11 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions under manager Unai Emery.

The 26-year-old, praised as ‘too quick to handle’, is believed to be among the best-paid players in the world, with reports suggesting he earns a gross salary of almost £20m per year (£385,000 per week).

Pochettino ‘Open’ to Spurs Return

Mauricio Pochettino has dropped a huge hint over his potential return to Tottenham this summer, claiming he would be ‘open’ to rejoining the club once his tenure with the United States comes to a conclusion.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Pochettino said he is ‘open to everything’ when discussing his potential destinations after the World Cup.

Earlier this month, Tottenham appointed head coach Igor Tudor on a contract until the end of the season and are set to welcome a new permanent boss once the campaign concludes.

The Lilywhites are 16th in the Premier League with 11 games to play, four points off West Ham in 18th.

How Could Diaby Suit Tottenham?

With Tottenham reportedly informed over Diaby’s availability this summer, we asked ChatGPT how the Frenchman could suit Tottenham’s attacking options next season:

Tottenham Hotspur are making plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, despite their Premier League status for next season being uncertain.

The Lilywhites currently sit just four points above the relegation zone following a poor campaign so far, with interim manager Igor Tudor suffering a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of local rivals Arsenal in his first game in charge.

However, the north London club are hopeful that they will be able to avoid the drop once a number of first-team players return from injury and they start to pick up points, and they are planning a big swoop for a Premier League rival if they are able to do so.

Tottenham Eyeing Jarrod Bowen Swoop

One of Spurs' biggest rivals for relegation are West Ham, who currently sit in 18th place in the Premier League table. Should they be relegated, there are major question marks surrounding the future of captain Jarrod Bowen, and Tottenham are said to be ready to pounce.

According to TEAMtalk, the England international is said to view his future as 'very open', as he doesn't want to play in the Championship during the prime years of his career. However, he also loves the Hammers.

Spurs are understood to be long-term admirers of the right-winger, and if they stay in the top-flight while West Ham go down, then they are primed to swoop to keep him in London and the Premier League.

West Ham obviously don't want to lose the 29-year-old, who is under contract at the London Stadium until 2030, but they know it will be impossible to keep him if they get relegated. That scenario could see his £100m asking price cut nearly in half, with the report stating that he could then become available for around £52m.

Spurs will be hoping to push for European qualification next season after a stinker of a campaign this time around, and Bowen, who has been described as 'world-class', is seen as a perfect fit for their aspirations.

Bowen Has Proven He's Premier League Level

Bowen's record in the Premier League has proven that he is more than good enough to be playing at the highest level, and that would make a move to Spurs very appealing.

Tottenham signed Mohammed Kudus last summer for a similar reason and he impressed before picking up a quadriceps injury, and Bowen could come in and have a similar impact, adding goals and assists to a team that has struggled in attack this year.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT where Bowen would rank among Tottenham attackers if he joined this summer, and this was its response: