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Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of embarrassment in the Premier League, but a former Arsenal women’s player has warned other European clubs of an even more shocking situation.

The Champions League is the only competition Tottenham Hotspur have any chance of winning this season, but even this feels like a huge stretch.

Yes, it is factually correct information, but nobody in their right mind is actually suggesting that Spurs will secure European football’s most coveted prize.

However, former Lioness Fara Williams has come up with a ‘what if’ scenario about Tottenham winning the Champions League and what that would say about the state of teams in Europe.

Fara Williams says Tottenham Champions League win would be embarrassing

Writing in her TNT Sports column, Williams has discussed the likelihood of Spurs winning the Champions League. According to the ex-England women’s international, this would be a bigger shock than Tottenham suffering relegation from the Premier League.

Williams also revealed that should this somehow happen, it would be embarrassing for clubs currently competing in the competition.

She wrote: “If you were to ask me what the bigger shock would be – Spurs getting relegated or Spurs winning the Champions League, I would say the latter.

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“There are far superior teams than Spurs in the competition, so if they manage to somehow win the Champions League this season, I would say it is embarrassing for the rest of the teams in Europe.

“They have to start showing more consistency until the end of the season, and, once they avoid relegation from the Premier League, they can start to rethink everything in the summer.”

Spurs fans are not interested in conversations about the Champions League

If a Tottenham supporter is talking about going to Budapest, it is highly likely they are joking, unless they are living in a state of denial.

It is hard to disagree with Williams’ comments, but it is not clear why she is making them in the first place when no one expects Spurs to win the Champions League anyway.

Ultimately, this just feels like another football commentator looking to aim a dig at Tottenham by bringing up a scenario that will never happen.

We could be talking about what will happen if Manchester United win the Premier League, but it does not happen because everyone knows it is almost impossible. Therefore, discussions about Spurs should follow that same logic.

Cristian Romero may be sidelined, but his latest social media activity has not gone unnoticed, as the Tottenham captain shows support for a former Spurs coach.

Tottenham Hotspur have yet to see their club captain take to the field since the appointment of interim boss Igor Tudor.

However, a return to action is now not far away, with Romero serving the final game of his ban when Spurs face Crystal Palace on Thursday.

That should see Romero back on March 15 when Tottenham travel to Liverpool at Anfield, a game they will hope to win as they fight to stay up.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero shows support to Matt Wells on social media

Romero has often found himself in the spotlight for comments aimed at the Tottenham board, but with the club captain suspended, he has largely stayed away from any controversy.

The last time Romero took to social media to comment on a football matter, he voiced frustration over Spurs’ lack of options during the defeat to Manchester City.

Romero has once again taken to social media, but this time, he used the platform to show support for former Tottenham assistant coach Matt Wells.

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Following Wells’ first home victory as Colorado Rapids head coach, Romero liked his Instagram post, to which the 27-year-old responded: “Yessssss”.

Wells was part of Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff during the Australian’s time at Tottenham and also worked briefly under Thomas Frank before taking charge of the MLS side.

Since moving to the United States, the former Spurs assistant has overseen two matches for his new club.

His first fixture, away to Seattle Sounders FC, ended in a 2-0 defeat. However, in his second competitive match, and his first at home, he secured a 2-0 win over Portland.

He later wrote in the post Romero liked: “Brilliant to get our first win at home in front of our fans. Incredible atmosphere from start to finish.

“We’ve only been building for 5 weeks, but 25 shots show the attacking team we want to be. Lots to improve, but proud of the players, they were fearless. Now we focus on the week ahead”.

A fresh report has now revealed Cesc Fabregas’ stance on becoming Tottenham Hotspur manager amid fresh links with the Spurs job.

Tottenham Hotspur are entrenched in a relegation battle, and their focus is currently on securing their Premier League status ahead of next season.

However, with Igor Tudor expected to be replaced in the next six months, it is hard to keep speculation about potential new managerial appointments quiet.

Over the past few weeks, a handful of managers have been linked with the Tottenham job. Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi have been named as favourites for the Spurs role this summer.

Tottenham linked with controversial Cesc Fabregas move

Spurs have also been linked with Cesc Fabregas of Como in recent weeks following his impressive managerial stint in Serie A.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has the Italian side competing for a Champions League spot, and it is hard to ignore the work being done there.

GiveMeSport have now revealed what Cesc Fabregas’ stance is regarding a move to north London with Spurs this summer.

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According to the publication, it is believed that Fabregas would be open to taking the Tottenham job despite his connections with both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Spurs face competition as Alan Brazil casts doubt on Mauricio Pochettino talks

Spurs will not have a free run at Fabregas, as there is set to be competition for the Spaniard, with Manchester City also said to be monitoring the former Arsenal man.

However, while there is talk about the man in the Tottenham dugout, the latest update on Spurs’ links with Mauricio Pochettino might suggest that Tottenham are not in talks with any managers as yet.

Alan Brazil has claimed he heard from insiders that Spurs have not made any approach to the Argentine, who is their supposed “favourite”. He said: “The latest is, they have not even spoken to him.

“So, I do not know what they are doing, and I do not think they know what they are doing.”

Tottenham Hotspur have now contacted the PGMOL over refereeing decisions that have gone against them in recent weeks.

It has been a difficult Premier League campaign for Tottenham Hotspur thus far, with the club right in the thick of a relegation scrap.

The Lilywhites remain winless in 2026 and have managed just two wins in their last 19 outings, yet somehow remain two places above and four points clear of the dreaded dotted line.

Spurs need victories and, in their last two games, they have shown signs of fight, but ultimately fell short against both Arsenal and Fulham.

While they were well beaten, there is no denying that those matches were not without controversy, with refereeing decisions failing to go Tottenham’s way.

Tottenham write to PGMOL chief Howard Webb over refereeing decisions

In the clash with Arsenal, Randal Kolo Muani thought he had restored parity at 2-2, only for his effort to be chalked off. Officials ruled that the France international had nudged Gabriel Magalhaes in the back just before finishing past David Raya.

A comparable moment unfolded in the defeat to Fulham. Raul Jimenez seemed to apply a shove to Spurs centre-half Radu Dragusin during an aerial duel in the build-up to Wilson’s goal. However, on that occasion, the strike stood, with the contact judged insufficient to warrant a foul.

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With those inconsistencies in mind, BBC Sport reports that Tottenham have written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Howard Webb to raise concerns over key refereeing decisions.

It is understood Spurs have included further examples from this season where similar situations have led to differing outcomes, including Nick Woltemade’s goal against Arsenal in September, despite a perceived push on Gabriel in the build-up. PGMOL have so far refused to comment.

Spurs cannot afford fine margins to go against them

With margins in the English top flight notoriously tight, the smallest details can prove costly over the course of a season.

Tottenham have repeatedly found themselves on the wrong side of such calls and, given their precarious position, they cannot afford further setbacks if they are to preserve their Premier League status.

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their chase for a new sporting director, and two big names are part of their wishlist.

Fabio Paratici departed Tottenham just after the January transfer window to take over as Fiorentina’s head of football.

The Italian’s exit, just months after being appointed by Spurs, came as a shock to the supporters, leaving Johan Lange as the club’s only sporting director.

Lange has insisted that Tottenham have big ambitions for the summer, and it has now been revealed that the Dane will get some assistance in identifying and signing the right players.

Tottenham have two experienced sporting directors in their sights

The Telegraph have revealed that Tottenham have now stepped up their hunt for a new sporting director and have already made checks on two candidates.

Those are Chelsea’s Paul Winstanley and Al-Diriyah’s director Dougie Freedman, who have both had successful spells in the Premier League.

Winstanley has been at Chelsea since November 2022 and has overseen the signings of Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Estavao Willian and Joao Pedro.

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Meanwhile, Freedman is best known for his work at Crystal Palace, taking the likes of Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and Adam Wharton to the South Coast club.

Interestingly, Winstanley worked at Chelsea for one season with Mauricio Pochettino, who is one of the leading candidates for the Tottenham job.

Spurs may struggle to get Paul Winstanley or Dougie Freedman

The Telegraph reveal that Winstanley is contracted until 2031 to Chelsea following his recent contract extension and is not expected to leave Stamford Bridge.

Given that Freedman only joined Al-Diriyah last year, there are also doubts over whether he would leave the Saudi club for Spurs.

The outlet adds that Tottenham want to have a new sporting director in place for the newcomer to have a say on their next head coach.

Chris Sutton has delivered a verdict that may finally give Tottenham Hotspur supporters something to cling to ahead of another pivotal night in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur have been poor at home this season, winning just two of the 14 games they have played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It is one of the worst records in the division, with 20th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers the only side with a worse return on their own patch.

On Thursday night, it will be another home fixture for Spurs, and they will be desperate to turn their poor league form around.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction as Chris Sutton backs Spurs

Speaking to BBC Sport, Chris Sutton assessed Tottenham Hotspur’s dismal home form, the toxic atmosphere surrounding the club and the wider context of their clash with Crystal Palace, before delivering a prediction Spurs fans will welcome.

He said: “Tottenham’s home record is wretched – Wolves are the only top-flight team to have picked up fewer points than them on their own turf so far.

“The atmosphere there has been toxic all season anyway, and we are into territory where, if Tudor loses this, things could get even worse.

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“I am not sure about Crystal Palace either, mind you. After a difficult few weeks, they actually looked good against Manchester United on Sunday but they will miss the suspended Maxence Lacroix here, who is important for them at the back.

“It would be against the odds, but I am going to back Spurs here. Their last league win came against Palace, at the end of 2025 – maybe they will get their first league win of 2026 against the same opposition.”

Sutton’s prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Palace.

Tottenham form compared to Crystal Palace ahead of fixture

When comparing both sides, Tottenham are in worse form, as Crystal Palace have managed at least two wins in their last five outings.

Spurs, on the other hand, are winless in their last five games, picking up just one point from a possible 15.

However, Tottenham can take heart from the fact that this fixture is one of the few they won earlier in the season.

Igor Tudor is reportedly set to receive some good news after failing to get any points from his first two games as Tottenham’s interim head coach.

Tudor, who sounded confident of getting a tune out of the Tottenham players in his first press conference in the job, does not do so any longer.

The Croat has got a big reality check after seeing his side outclassed by Arsenal and Fulham in London derbies.

Following his side’s defeat at Craven Cottage, Tudor admitted that he has ‘a lot of problems’ to fix at Spurs, but he may soon get some help doing that.

Tottenham are set to appoint Igor Tudor’s trusted number two

Bruno Saltor, Tomislav Rogic, and Riccardo Ragnacci all arrived at Tottenham two weeks ago, along with Tudor, on short-term contracts.

However, there was one glaring absentee: Ivan Javorcic, who was Tudor’s assistant in his last two spells at Juventus and Lazio.

The Telegraph have now described Javorcic as Tudor’s ‘trusted assistant’, and they reveal that the Spurs interim boss is hoping to be boosted by his arrival.

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The report explains that Javorcic’s arrival has been held up by a work-permit issue, but there is now optimism that it could be sorted and the 47-year-old could take his place alongside Tudor at Hotspur Way.

Tudor is going to need all the help he can get at Spurs

Tudor has admitted that the challenge at Tottenham is more difficult than he expected, but remains convinced it is one he can tackle.

The Tottenham interim coach has also admitted that Spurs players are not at the expected physical level to carry out certain game plans.

Additionally, the Croat is dealing with an extremely bloated injury list, and it cannot be easy navigating these issues without his number two beside him.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for Premier League survival is not just about pride or status, but potentially about significant financial consequences for the club and its players should the worst happen.

Every passing gameweek in the Premier League brings more doubt over whether Tottenham Hotspur will stay up in the English top flight.

Spurs find themselves in 16th place on the Premier League table, four points off 18th-placed West Ham United with just ten games to go.

The Lilywhites have lost 13 league games already this season and have one of the worst home records in the division, with only Burnley and Wolves worse off.

Still, Spurs have been handed a five per cent chance of going down, while Premier League legends have predicted that Tottenham will just about stay up.

Tottenham player wages and potential relegation salary cuts should the club be relegated

Being in the Premier League comes with its financial perks for both the club and its players. Reports from last month claimed that Tottenham are set to lose millions, with one sponsor set to leave at the end of the season following their league underperformance.

It is also rumoured that Spurs could lose a whopping £250m in revenue if they were to go down this season.

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The players are not shielded either, as Daniel Levy ensured that Tottenham players face wage cuts if they fail to preserve the club’s Premier League status.

It is claimed that most members of the Spurs first-team squad are on deals which include a mandatory salary reduction in case the club drop a division, and many would see their earnings slashed by half.

Here is how each player will be affected should Tottenham become a Championship side and cut wages by exactly 50%:

It remains unclear whether Conor Gallagher and Souza have wage clauses, as they were signed in the winter window after Daniel Levy’s departure.

Spurs wage bill impact if relegated to the Championship

With a 50 per cent reduction across the board, that would see Tottenham’s wage bill fall significantly.

At the moment, Tottenham currently spend £2,631,000 on weekly wages for members of their first-team squad in the Premier League. Should they go down, that would reduce to £1,315,500 per week.

Of course, that does not take into account the big-name players Tottenham would likely have to sell.

Annually, the club spends £136,812,000 on first-team wages and that would also be reduced should they become a Championship club, falling to £68,406,000.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a boost ahead of their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace in mid-week.

Tottenham have sustained two back-to-back London derby losses, and they now look forward to another on short notice.

Igor Tudor has asked his Spurs players not to dwell on the Fulham defeat and to focus on working hard over the coming days, but that is easier said than done for a depleted squad lacking in confidence.

Tottenham Hotspur are still looking for their first win of the calendar year, and they have now received a boost ahead of Thursday’s clash.

Maxence Lacroix ruled out of Tottenham clash

Crystal Palace will be without one of their main men for their trip to North London after Maxence Lacroix was sent off in the Eagles’ 2-1 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Frenchman received a straight red for a denial of a goalscoring opportunity, which means he is now suspended for the Spurs clash.

Oliver Glasner admitted it is a blow for his side to be without Lacroix, telling Palace’s official website: “The next game we play Tottenham, and it sounds like he will be suspended. We always have to make changes. I usually don’t like this because that’s the foundation. I think it’s important for us to get consistency back.”

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Tottenham will be without the suspended Cristian Romero, who will serve his final one of his four-match suspensions against the Eagles.

Spurs have one more injury concern

Kevin Danso and Pedro Porro both returned to action for Tottenham at Craven Cottage, but the Lilywhites have lost another player to an injury.

Djed Spence missed the clash against Fulham with a minor calf problem, adding to Spurs’ injury woes.

Tottenham fans would be hoping that a couple more of their key men return to action over the next few weeks as the Lilywhites attempt to claw themselves out of relegation trouble.

A Tottenham Hotspur centre-back has allegedly already held a meeting with Besiktas, if reports from Turkey are to be believed.

There is undoubtedly some worry at Spurs over the futures of their big stars ahead of the summer window as the club are mired in a battle for Premier League survival.

There is expected to be a mass exodus from Tottenham should the club be relegated, with several clubs already eyeing raiding N17 for some big-name stars.

In fact, reports indicate that some at Spurs are panicked about the possibility of losing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, even if the club stays up.

Kevin Danso could also leave Tottenham this summer

It has now emerged that Van de Ven and Romero may not be the only centre-backs to leave Spurs this summer, with Kevin Danso also attracting transfer interest.

According to a report in Fanatik, Danso has emerged as a target for Besiktas ahead of the summer window.

The Turkish side are planning to restructure their defence at the end of this campaign, and they have identified the Tottenham man as the preferred partner for Emmanuel Agbadou.

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In fact, the outlet claims that Besiktas have already met with Danso and are now planning for an approach when the transfer window reopens.

Besiktas failed with a move for Danso in January

Fanatik say that the Istanbul club first made contact with the Austrian during the winter transfer window, but they were unable to reach a financial agreement with Tottenham.

The report says that Besiktas were looking to complete a deal of around €20m (£17.2m) for Danso, who was signed by Tottenham from Lens for €25m (£21.5m) around a year ago.

The outlet asserts that the 27-year-old defender is receptive to the idea of moving to the Tupras Stadium in the summer.