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Tottenham manager Igor Tudor must surely know that he needs to remove Archie Gray from the side after what happened against Arsenal.

Spurs suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat at home to their north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, and although it was an incredibly disappointing result, it's perhaps one that their supporters will have expected.

Tudor has been dealt a difficult hand coming into this Tottenham job. Not only are Spurs struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League table, they have a host of injuries to a large portion of their key players.

Tudor's tenure at Spurs won't be defined by a game against the league leaders, but it will certainly give him plenty to think about, with multiple players underperforming.

Tudor Must Axe Archie Gray

Tudor surely knows that he needs to make some changes ahead of Tottenham's game against Fulham, and one of those should be to drop Gray from the starting XI.

It's not entirely Gray's fault, but it's clear that he's not a right-wing-back. The former Leeds man was 'bullied' by Viktor Gyokeres throughout, and Tudor needs to make a decision on him.

There's a chance Tudor could look to bring Gray into his natural midfield role, but either way, he needs to remove him from the right-wing-back position if he's going to continue using this system.

Spurs need to bounce back immediately if they want to climb away from the relegation zone, and although Xavi Simons has been receiving a lot of the criticism, Gray's performance will have been a concern for Tudor too.

Tudor Has Options to Replace Gray at Tottenham

Although Tudor does have injury problems to contend with at Tottenham, he does have options to replace Gray at right-wing-back. Young defender Souza could come into the side, which would likely see Djed Spence move over to the right.

Pedro Porro could be ideal for the role, and although he missed the game against Arsenal, it's been suggested that he should be close to returning to action.

If Porro is fit and available for the game against Fulham, then it wouldn't be a surprise to see him come straight into the starting XI. The Spanish defender might need a bit of time to get up to speed, but there's no doubt he should be coming in for Gray eventually.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor was seen 'constantly shouting' at defender Micky van de Ven, and the new Spurs boss's reaction spoke volumes.

Tudor will have learned a lot about his players following their defeat at home to Arsenal on Sunday. Their new manager hasn't been in the hot seat for too long, but losing so heavily against their north London rivals will have been a major concern, and there is plenty that he won't have been happy with.

A host of Tudor's players underperformed, and watching him closely on the sidelines, he certainly didn't look too impressed. Losing against the league leaders when you're battling relegation isn't the be-all and end-all, but the manner of the defeat is what will hurt the supporters and Tudor the most.

Tudor Seen Shouting at Tottenham Star

Tudor was seen 'constantly shouting' at Van de Ven to 'push up', and although nothing out of the ordinary for a manager, his reaction spoke volumes. Tudor was then seen holding his arms in the air, leaning back, clearly frustrated after trying to get his message across.

Van de Ven also appears to look straight over at Tudor, and proceeds to ignore his instructions to push up.

The reaction of Tudor clearly speaks volumes, as he's already showing frustration with his players. The Spurs boss isn't able to get his message across, and it perhaps points to deeper problems that we saw under Thomas Frank, with some of the squad not buying into ideas straight away.

Tudor Has Serious Task on His Hands

Spurs currently sit just four points above the relegation zone, and with Nottingham Forest and West Ham picking up points, they are in a precarious position.

Relegation is a real threat at the moment for the north London club, and with Tottenham having a host of injury troubles to contend with, their situation might not get better too quickly.

Their season won't be defined by a defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal, but it's certainly not the start to his tenure that Tudor will have been dreaming of.

Up next for Spurs is the short trip to Fulham, who go into the game in more impressive form, beating Sunderland away from home on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move to try to sign Stuttgart star Bilal El Khannouss this summer, according to Sports Boom.

The Lilywhites have had a poor season and are not expected to be playing European football next season unless they win the Champions League, with the north London side currently sitting 16th in the Premier League, four points above the relegation zone ahead of their clash with Arsenal on Sunday.

But while the club don't have a permanent manager in place yet for the next campaign, they are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window, and a familiar face is set to be targeted once again.

Tottenham Want to Sign El Khannouss

El Khannouss, who has been described as 'phenomenal', was targeted by Spurs last summer after Leicester City were relegated to the Championship, but the club instead signed Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons in their attack, before the Morocco international joined Stuttgart on loan with an obligation to buy.

That clause is expected to be triggered following his performances this season, with the 21-year-old scoring twice against Celtic in the Europa League in midweek to take his tally for the campaign to eight goals and three assists.

The Bundesliga club are expected to make the move permanent for a fee of around £17m, but it's understood that he could then be sold for a profit with Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, circling once again.

The Lilywhites are understood to be keen admirers of the forward, and believe that a deal can be done in the region of around £20m, which would make him a huge bargain considering his ability and his level of experience, despite his tender age.

El Khannouss a Shrewd Signing

With Leicester on the verge of relegation down to League 1, and Stuttgart seemingly open to a sale to make a profit, there is a market opportunity for Tottenham to bring in an exciting attacker in a problem position for a relatively modest fee.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how the Moroccan would improve the Spurs squad if he signed, and this was its response:

Manchester United have been given the clearest warning yet against bringing in Oliver Glasner as their new manager in the shape of rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are also on the hunt for a new manager this summer, following in United's footsteps by sacking Thomas Frank just weeks after the Red Devils relieved Ruben Amorim of his duties at Old Trafford.

The two Premier League giants are likely to be shopping in the same pool when it comes to managers, with both deciding to appoint interim bosses between now and the end of the season.

Michael Carrick Stakes Claim To be Permanent Man Utd Manager

Michael Carrick has performed well so far in the United hotseat, winning four and drawing one of his five games in charge. The Red Devils sit fourth in the Premier League table and on course to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

Glasner is out of contract at Crystal Palace in the summer and the current second favourite with the bookmakers to replace Amorim full-time - with only current incumbent Carrick ahead of him in the market.

But should United go after Glasner?

The Austrian would be making the step up from a smaller club in Palace, to one of the biggest in the world in United. Frank showed at Tottenham that that step up is not easy to make.

Glasner's Record In Germany Comes Under The Microscope

It's not just Palace either. Glasner has pedigree, that is for sure, with a long career spent in the German Bundesliga. But again, he managed Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt across four seasons in Germany, clubs who have won the Bundesliga just twice between them in their entire history.

While he improved both sides when it came to European competition, Glasner's best Bundesliga finish was fourth with Wolfsburg in his second season. He finished 7th with both Wolfsburg and Frankfurt and 11th with the two clubs too.

At Palace there has been a tendency to play on the counter-attack, with the Eagles at their best when they have had the likes of Michael Olise - now at Bayern Munich - Eberechi Eze - now at Arsenal - Ismaila Sarr and even Daniel Munoz getting in and around striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Does Glasner's Formation Suit Manchester United?

There's also the question over his preferred formation, with Amorim chastised regularly for sticking to his rigid 3-4-3 formation. Glasner is another who likes to play with a back three, suggesting it might not be the best fit.

At Manchester United the manager will be expected to play a high-tempo possession-based football, setting the standard and not reacting to other opposition tactics - something Frank was accused of doing too much at Spurs.

It is something you can get away with at smaller clubs, but there is more emphasis on you and how you approach games when you're at one of the big clubs.

Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique have all also been linked with the Manchester United job and all have the higher level experience that the fans would crave in their next manager.

Tottenham and Arsenal will go head-to-head in the north London derby in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in a huge clash for both sides.

Spurs will see Igor Tudor in charge for the first time since he replaced Thomas Frank as manager, with the club currently just four points above the relegation zone and desperate to create a bigger gap. Mikel Arteta's side, on the other hand, currently sit just two points above Man City at the top of the table following their shock 2-2 draw with Wolves in midweek.

Both sides have some injury issues heading into the game, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expects the teams to line up.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs' unavailable list remains extensive and Tudor will be without captain Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Richarlison, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, and Rodrigo Bentancur.

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are yet to feature this season due to serious knee injuries, while Wilson Odobert suffered a ruptured ACL last month and won't feature again until the end of the year. Dominic Solanke has been battling with illness and is a doubt.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Tudor shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"Dominic [Solanke] has a problem with his throat, but he make today some training. All others… Probably someone next week."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gallagher, Bissouma; Simons, Kolo Muani, Tel.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Souza (DEF), Rowswell (DEF), Byfield (DEF), Olusesi (MID), Sarr (MID), Solanke (FWD), Williams-Barnett (FWD).

Arsenal Team News

The Gunners are set to be without Mikel Merino for the remainder of the season after he suffered a foot injury that required surgery, while youngster Max Dowman remains on the treatment table with an ankle problem.

Leandro Trossard is expected to be fit despite going off late against Wolves with a head injury, while Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard both face late fitness tests to feature in the game.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"Nothing new," he said. "We have to wait until tomorrow but there is a big possibility that they [Odegaard and Havertz] are available for the game. Yes, he's [Trossard] fine, yes.

Arsenal Predicted XI

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae this summer, according to reports.

The North London side have reportedly identified the South Korea international as a potential reinforcement to their centre-back options amid Kim’s limited involvement at Bayern this season.

The 29-year-old has become a fringe player in Vincent Kompany’s squad and could be made available after the season, when he will enter the final two years of his contract.

With Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano established as Bayern’s starting centre-back duo, Kim has managed just 10 starts in the Bundesliga this season, as well as another four appearances off the bench.

Tottenham Interested in Kim Min-jae

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham are among clubs keeping a close eye on Kim’s situation at Bayern, but face a difficult task convincing the 29-year-old of a North London move.

That is especially the case if Spurs fail to qualify for European football this season, which appears likely considering they are just 16th in the Premier League with 12 games to play.

While they remain in the Champions League and await to learn their opponents in the round of 16, winning the competition appears a mammoth task given how turbulent the club’s season has been so far.

Spurs announced the arrival of a new interim head coach, Igor Tudor, who replaced sacked Thomas Frank this week, on a contract until the end of the season.

Kim Could Replace Cristian Romero

Spurs may be forced onto the market for a new central defender given the growing uncertainty around captain Cristian Romero’s future at the club.

The Argentine has been showing signs of frustration at Spurs recently, as he took to social media to criticise the club’s transfer business during the winter transfer window, before losing his temper in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, when he was shown a red card.

Reports have since surfaced linking Romero with a summer exit, with claims in his native Argentina suggesting that Real Madrid are among the clubs monitoring the 27-year-old.

What Could Kim Min-jae Bring to Spurs?

With reports linking Spurs with an off-season swoop for Kim, we asked ChatGPT what qualities the 29-year-old, praised as 'one of the best defenders in world football', could bring to North London:

Tottenham Hotspur can now begin work on appointing their next permanent manager, following the confirmation that Igor Tudor will be interim boss for the remainder of the season.

The Croatian has been tasked with not only leading Spurs away from relegation trouble - they currently lie in 16th position and five points above 18th-placed West Ham United - but also to help them advance further in the Champions League too.

The 47-year-old has an impressive record in the closing stages of seasons, having joined Lazio and Juventus in March 2024 and 2025 respectively, leading both clubs to five wins and three draws in nine games at the end of the campaign.

While you would imagine Tudor could be a contender to stay at Tottenham permanently should he overachieve in the next few months, GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano says Spurs have already made the decision for the Croat to leave and be replaced by a permanent manager in the summer.

Pochettino a Top Target for Tottenham

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, a return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Mauricio Pochettino could have a strong likelihood of happening with the Argentine one of their top two targets, alongside free-agent Roberto De Zerbi.

There is no doubt that Pochettino would be welcomed back by Spurs fans with open arms, given the strong relationship they had during his five-year reign previously.

Supporters showed how much they still love the 53-year-old as they chanted his name during the defeat to Newcastle United last week, which proved to be Thomas Frank's final game in charge.

The north London club were unable to secure Pochettino now however, as he will stay as the USA coach to manage them at their home World Cup this summer.

Tottenham Could Land 'Pochettino Clone'

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Tottenham are expected to make an approach for Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola in the coming months.

Interestingly, the Spanish manager's contract at the Vitality Stadium is up at the end of the season, with no progress yet in agreeing a new deal despite Cherries sporting director Tiago Pinto previously telling GMS that he wants the 43-year-old to stay.

Iraola continues to impress on the south coast, with the club lying in the top half of the Premier League despite losing a host of their best players in recent times.

Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold has labelled him a 'Pochettino clone' because of the job he has done at Bournemouth and his desired style of play, while Sky Sports pundit Sam Tighe told GMS that the Spaniard is 'the best young coach in the world'.

One issue that Spurs may have though, is that GMS understands Iraola is ready to say no to the job and would need some convincing to join Tottenham, given how Thomas Frank fared having made the jump from Brentford.

Would Iraola be Good at Tottenham?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT if Iraola would be a good permanent appointment for Tottenham, and this is what they said.

Style of play: Andoni Iraola favors aggressive pressing, vertical transitions, and high tempo—well-suited to Tottenham Hotspur’s athletic attackers. However, his risk-heavy system can leave defensive gaps, which Spurs have struggled with in recent seasons.

Team philosophy: Spurs traditionally value progressive, front-foot football. Iraola’s proactive approach aligns with that identity, but he has limited experience managing elite squads expected to dominate possession weekly.

Track record & adaptability: He impressed at AFC Bournemouth, improving cohesion and intensity, yet he lacks Champions League pedigree and sustained top-four pressure experience.

While he could be a good appointment for Tottenham, they may have their work cut out to convince him to join.

Tottenham could look to reunite Mauricio Pochettino with one of the players who shone under him at Chelsea if they make the Argentinian their new manager in the summer.

Spurs will be looking to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window, to give the new permanent manager - whoever that might be - the tools required to succeed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A 17th place finish last season looks set to be followed up with a disappointing finish this year too, unless interim head coach Igor Tudor can turn things around in the final 12 games of the season.

Nicolas Jackson Was Mauricio Pochettino's Main Striker At Chelsea

Pochettino is one of the front-runners to take the job on a permanent basis and return to the place where he spent five years between 2014 and 2019, leading Spurs to back-to-back Premier League title challenges and the UEFA Champions League final. GIVEMESPORT understands he and Roberto De Zerbi are the two outstanding candidates to take the reins in the summer.

And if he does return to N17, Spurs could reunite him with Nicolas Jackson, whom the Argentinian had as his main striker during his one-year spell at Chelsea.

Jackson remains a Chelsea player, but has spent this season on loan with Bayern Munich, after falling down the pecking order under then boss Enzo Maresca.

New head coach Liam Rosenior will be keen to take a look at the 'unbelievable' 24-year-old in the summer pre-season, but if he remains out of favour he could look to move on permanently.

There was an obligation for the German champions to buy the striker for £70.5million at the end of his loan deal, but that was dependent on the striker making a certain number of appearances, which does not look like it is going to happen. He has played 15 Bundesliga games - only five in the starting XI - scoring three times.

Tottenham Monitoring Nicolas Jackson's Transfer Situation

Spurs have been linked with Jackson in the past and have kept tabs on his situation, with reports that they are keen to make a move if the Blues are willing to sanction a permanent exit for the Senegalese.

Jackson actually set his Premier League career alight against Tottenham scoring a hat-trick in that infamous 4-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, during which then Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou played a crazy high line despite having had two men sent off.

The Chelsea striker would go on to finish the 2023/24 season with 17 goals and six assists to his name in 44 matches in all competitions, averaging a goal contribution every other game he played.

He was criticised by Pochettino for his indiscipline, with five yellow cards in his first six games in England, but the Argentinian hailed his work-rate having arrived in the Premier League as a 22-year-old.

Mauricio Pochettino Loved Working With Nicolas Jackson

Pochettino said: "Nico’s 22 years old, he has arrived from a different country and a different league and everyone has put responsibility on him to score goals.

"For me, he is doing fantastic. I really appreciate his effort. He is very tough and plays football with maturity in the way that he accepts and deals with the pressure. You can see a player who fights, runs and wants the ball even when he has asked for the ball and made a mistake.

"He never gives up. He is scoring goals. If we see him in his first season here in England, I think he is doing well. Better maybe than people think – much better."

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a new injury concern ahead of the visit of Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, with striker Dominic Solanke not fully involved in training this week.

After being given five days off following the defeat to Newcastle United last week, Spurs' players returned to training on Monday ahead of the vital clash with Arsenal with a new manager to greet them, as Igor Tudor was named as caretaker manager until the end of the season following the dismissal of Thomas Frank.

The Croatian faces a major baptism of fire with his first game at the helm against Tottenham's arch-rivals and the Premier League leaders, as they themselves look to pick up their first league win of 2026 against Mikel Arteta's men to move away from relegation trouble.

Another Injury Worry for Tottenham Ahead of Arsenal

Tudor confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Tottenham only have 13 senior players fit for the visit of the Gunners, with the club down to the bare bones.

The 47-year-old was asked if Pedro Porro and Richarlison could return for the derby after Frank previously suggested it would be the 'dream' time for the duo to be available again, but Tudor's comments suggested they will be both be missing again.

As well as those two, he also revealed that there have been issues involving club-record signing Solanke.

Tudor said:

"Probably no [when asked if Richarlison or Porro will be available], Solanke has some problem with his throat, but he made two days training. All the others, some are next week."

It is unclear how severe the throat issues are or which training days Solanke missed, but it is a worry nonetheless when Spurs are already missing so many other players.

One positive for Tottenham is that Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz could be doubts for the game.

Tudor Could Turn to Tottenham Youngsters

The continued absence of Richarlison and Porro is just the tip of the iceberg for Tottenham and Tudor, with James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso and Destiny Udogie also all missing through injury or suspension.

While he does have 13 senior players to pick from, it does mean that Spurs' bench will once again be filled with a lot of younger players, as it was against Newcastle.

The likes of new signing Souza, Jun'ai Byfield and Luca Williams-Barnett are likely to be present again, and could get opportunities on the pitch.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor could get fans instantly onside if he unleashes young academy star Luca Williams-Barnett, whether that be against Arsenal in the north London derby or in the near future.

Tudor is preparing for his first game in charge of Spurs this weekend after he was appointed as manager until the end of the season. It doesn't get much bigger than Arsenal in the Premier League for Tottenham, and Tudor has an early chance to make himself a hero.

Without trying to upset Spurs fans, it is somewhat of a free hit for Tudor. The former Juventus manager's time at Spurs won't be solely judged on a game against the Premier League's leading side, even if it is a north London derby.

Tottenham aren't expected to win, so Tudor can set his side up to go at them, hoping to cause an upset.

Tudor Can Instantly Win Tottenham Fans Over

Tudor can instantly win Tottenham fans over by doing something Frank never did, and that's unleashing young academy player Williams-Barnett.

Spurs remain in an injury crisis at the moment, leaving them with a minimal number of senior players. Throwing a 17-year-old into a north London derby might be a step too far, but Williams-Barnett is certainly a player Tudor needs to be considering in the coming weeks and months.

Williams-Barnett, described as an 'elite talent', scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in just 18 appearances for the youth sides, and despite his age, is already a regular for the U21s.

With Tudor playing two attacking midfielders in his system, which he's likely to implement at Spurs, Williams-Barnett could be a wildcard option, and the manager would instantly get fans onside if he gave him an opportunity in the Premier League.

It's Williams-Barnett's Time to Shine

One of the criticisms of Frank was his lack of trust in youth players, especially with Tottenham having plenty of injury troubles. Williams-Barnett has been flourishing regularly in the academy sides, and although he might not be ready to start every week, he's deserved some minutes in the Premier League.

Another criticism of Frank was the lack of excitement with his style, and players like Williams-Barnett would have certainly increased that. Tudor can instantly win fans over for bringing in the 17-year-old for both of these reasons, and the impact of a fearless young talent could be exactly what they need.