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Make no mistake: Tottenham are in the middle of a relegation battle right now. So, how will the next 12 games go?

It’s all change at Spurs this week, and not a moment too soon, either. After Thomas Frank’s abysmal run with the Lilywhites, Igor Tudor is being tasked with simply keeping the club in the Premier League.

As things stand, Spurs are in 16th place in the table, just five points clear of West Ham in 18th. Opta’s supercomputer has increased Tottenham’s chances of relegation, and it’s now a very real possibility.

Hopefully, Tudor can bring a new manager bounce and revitalise this struggling squad. Here, we take a look at Tottenham’s run-in and see where the points will come from.

How will Tottenham fare in the next 12 Premier League games?

Arsenal (H) – Loss

Tudor’s first game in charge will be a huge one, with the North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I’d love to say home advantage will play a factor, and obviously, there’s nothing any of us would love more than to ruin Arsenal’s title charge, but I just cannot see us being anywhere near ready to upset the odds here.

Fulham (A) – Draw

Fulham have been inconsistent this season, which makes them very difficult to predict. At Craven Cottage, they’ll be a tough test for Spurs, but I do think Tudor’s methods will have started to bed in by this point. A hard-earned draw will be a solid result and another step towards safety.

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Crystal Palace (H) – Tottenham Win

I’ve got a good feeling that Tudor’s first win as Spurs boss will be a comprehensive victory at home against Crystal Palace. The Eagles have been shaky this season, to say the least, and we simply have to win this one if we are serious about staying in the league. We have a pretty good record against Palace, and I don’t expect that to end this time.

Liverpool (A) – Loss

Much like the Arsenal game, Spurs are simply not strong enough to beat Liverpool this year. Our squad is ravaged by injuries and even the players coming back around this time will be lacking in match sharpness. Liverpool haven’t been perfect this season, but they’ve got more than enough quality to secure a win against Spurs at Anfield.

Nottingham Forest (H) – Tottenham Win

This is the most important game in the run-in for Spurs. Lose this one, and we’ll be sweating until the final day. Win, however, and Tottenham should be able to put a little bit of distance between them and their relegation rivals. With more quality and being on home soil, I fancy this to be a win that acts as a real catalyst to putting together a bit of a run of form and putting relegation fears to bed.

Sunderland (A) – Draw

An away day at the Stadium of Light is a stern test for any team, and Spurs will be worried about this one despite Sunderland’s drop-off in the second half of the season. Honestly, a draw would be a good result here, and I think Tudor’s men will be able to grind it out.

Brighton (H) – Tottenham Win

Brighton are just two points ahead of Spurs in the Premier League table right now, and by the time we face them later this year, I fancy the tables to have turned. At home and against a team clearly lacking in confidence, Tottenham will get the job done.

Wolves (A) – Draw

For some reason, Wolves have been a bit of a bogey team for Spurs over the last few years. They may be rock bottom of the table, but they’ll still end up frustrating the Lilywhites and getting a point out of us. It’s fate.

Aston Villa (A) – Loss

A little unbeaten run will no doubt end at Villa Park. Like Wolves, we just cannot seem to get anything in the Midlands lately, and Villa have looked like real contenders to break up the Big Six this season. This one won’t be pretty, I fear, and we just have to hope it’s not too much of a body blow to derail the final few games for us.

Leeds United (H) – Tottenham Win

I think Leeds will have enough to stay up this season, but they’re so inconsistent it’s hard to see them getting a win in North London. We tend to do well against them and this could be the difference between finishing above or below Leeds. We’ll get the win we need to climb the table.

Chelsea (A) – Loss

Playing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is as close to a foregone conclusion as I can think of for Spurs. We struggle to get anything there, and I think a big part of that is a mentality issue. With Chelsea likely to be hunting down a Champions League spot, they’ll be eager to beat us and they’ll get what they want.

Everton (H) – Tottenham Win

At home on the final day of the season, it’s so important to leave behind this rotten campaign on a positive note. Everton have looked good this term and it won’t be an easy game at all, but we don’t have a bad record against the Toffees and I think we can get the three points here.

Spurs will stay up… just

That would be nine points more than Tottenham’s tally last season, and would have been enough to land in 14th place in 2024/25.

If we look at the fixtures for Tottenham’s relegation rivals, Forest still need to play both Manchester teams and Chelsea away from home, while Liverpool and Aston Villa will visit the City Ground, too. They’re very unlikely to get anything from those games, and if we can beat them, too, then it’ll be more than enough to keep us out of trouble.

Meanwhile, West Ham have a slightly more favourable run-in. Yes, they have to go to Villa Park and Anfield, but they’ll also play Wolves and Leeds at home, as well as having winnable games against Fulham, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Everton. If those games go their way, I fancy them to overtake Forest and stay up.

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has now urged Igor Tudor to lean on youth as pressure builds on senior stars amid relegation fears.

Without a shadow of doubt, the task at hand for Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur is a big one as the former Juventus man aims to steady the ship.

Not only is picking up points vital, but infusing confidence in this Spurs side is absolutely important given their abysmal run of two wins in 17 games.

While the higher-ups at Spurs might not want to admit it, Tottenham are currently in a relegation scrap as five points separate them from 18th-placed West Ham United.

Tottenham told Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall must lead revival

With results only getting worse, questions have been asked about whether this group of players have what it takes to come out on top in a relegation scrap.

Former boss Thomas Frank refused to give a definite answer about Spurs’ relegation fight, but now Harry Redknapp has named two youngsters Igor Tudor must turn to if he is to change things around.

Writing in The Sun, he said: “A fine example for Romero and the rest of the squad to follow is 19-year-old midfielder Archie Gray.

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“He was Tottenham’s player of the year for me last season and delivers whenever or wherever you play him. Gray is a future Tottenham captain and everyone should be looking to him.

“He puts in a performance and shows commitment and desire, whether at right-back, centre-back or in midfield.

“The kids at Tottenham, both Gray and Lucas Bergvall, have been showing up the leaders for far too long and it is time the more senior figures followed their lead.”

Spurs youngsters could shape Tudor system

Archie Gray has performed at a top level so far this season and has continued to be a big asset to Tottenham thanks to his versatility.

Former boss Thomas Frank trusted the 19-year-old to do a job at holding midfield, and with injuries to his full-backs, Gray was then moved to right-back, where he continued to put in top displays.

Tudor, the new interim manager, favours a 3-4-2-1 formation, and that could see Gray once again move back to midfield.

As for Bergvall, however, the former Juventus man cannot call on him at the moment as he continues to nurse an injury.

Speaking about the north London derby, Redknapp also reflected on the scale of the occasion and what it could mean for Tudor’s start.

He added: “Tudor might well be daunted by having the North London derby as their first game – but it can be ideal.

“There is nothing to lose for the manager or the players in this situation. When sides are in deep trouble like Tottenham are, a game where they are underdogs can change everything.

“My second game back in 2008 was against Arsenal – and we drew 4-4 at Highbury having been 4-2 down with two minutes to go. With some belief, anything is possible in that game.”

Tim Sherwood has backed Mauricio Pochettino to return to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer after the World Cup in America.

Tottenham Hotspur instead opted to go down the route of an interim manager following the sacking of Thomas Frank, with the appointment of Igor Tudor.

The former Juventus man will be aiming to bring some stability to north London following a run of inconsistent results at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, with his contract a short-term one, questions remain over who will take up the full-time role in the future.

Tottenham tipped to reappoint Mauricio Pochettino this summer

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, as relayed by Sky Sports, Tim Sherwood discussed the circumstances surrounding the recent managerial change and delivered his view on who he believes will take charge in the summer.

He said: “The toxic nature of the fans has got the man the sack. Thomas Frank has not helped himself because it has been really poor, and we know there have been mitigating circumstances with injuries.

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“They still have a good enough squad to beat the teams in the bottom half of the league. It was inevitable.

“I do not think they wanted to sack him. If they kept him, they would stay in the Premier League anyway, but they have gone totally left-field with the appointment of Igor Tudor. It might work, it might not.

“We know who is coming in the summer – it will be Pochettino, 100 per cent.

“I do not think the club will be brave enough to turn to anyone else. There are other options out there but the pressure on another man getting that job and losing two games and then the crowd saying ‘you had a chance to bring Poch back’ – it is impossible for them to look elsewhere.”

Spurs set for key decision beyond interim spell

Of course, Sherwood is right that Pochettino will be in contention once more in the summer after Tudor finishes his short-term contract.

However, the Argentine will not be the only option available for Spurs, who should have a wide variety of managers to pick from in the summer.

Pundit Richard Keys has questioned a potential Mauricio Pochettino return to Tottenham Hotspur as speculation continues to grow.

Igor Tudor’s latest appointment is clearly for the short term, with the former Juventus man’s current deal with Tottenham Hotspur set to expire in the summer.

That in itself has allowed for further speculation on who the next permanent managerial appointment will be for Spurs.

Several names have been thrown into the mix, with Roberto De Zerbi one to be considered for the managerial job at Tottenham, although the clear favourite to become the next Spurs boss seems to be Mauricio Pochettino.

Mauricio Pochettino warned to reject Tottenham return

Speaking on beIN Sports, Richard Keys shared his view on the possibility of Mauricio Pochettino returning to Tottenham Hotspur, urging the Argentine to stay away from the role.

He said: “If I was Pochettino, I would give that a wide berth. I would not go within a million miles of Tottenham again. I got Moyes going back to Everton, I understood that. It is not for me. Stay away from it. There is nothing to gain from going back.”

Keys added: “Robbie Keane’s name is being mentioned on the fringes. I’d like to see Tottenham have a go. Spurs won’t get into trouble. There’s only one [relegation] place you’re trying to avoid and it will be West Ham or Forest.”

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Spurs return for Pochettino would not be unprecedented

Of course, in football, it is not entirely strange for managers to return to a club they had once departed from.

In the Premier League, we have seen Jose Mourinho leave Chelsea and return; we also have David Moyes with Everton, with both returns having a good impact.

A moment of individual brilliance from former Tottenham player Oliver Skipp has been doing the rounds on social media, as Leicester City lose in the FA Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have since crashed out of the FA Cup following a third-round defeat to Aston Villa, with the loss coming earlier in the year.

That currently leaves Spurs with the Premier League and Champions League to focus on for the remainder of the season.

Their absence in the FA Cup, however, has allowed them to have a considerable amount of rest, while other sides in England are left to battle it out.

Former Tottenham star Oliver Skipp scores overhead kick in FA Cup

Former Spurs man Oliver Skipp is currently at Leicester City, having completed a move to the Championship side back in 2024.

The 25-year-old was on the pitch for Marti Cifuentes’ side when they faced Southampton in the FA Cup and managed to score a stunning goal.

It was a spectacular overhead kick from Skipp inside the Saints’ box, a goal that helped Leicester draw level, although they lost the game 2-1.

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That strike was his second of the season for the Foxes, and you can watch the goal below.

Leicester City’s domestic struggles continue

Skipp and Leicester are currently struggling domestically as they find themselves 22nd in the Championship.

The Foxes are currently without a win in their last five matches in their domestic league, but there is still a chance of them leaving the relegation zone.

At the moment, three points is the difference between the Foxes and 19th place, although they have played two games more than the team in 21st and one game more than the team in 18th.

Igor Tudor will be the man in the dugout for Tottenham until the end of the season, but he wasn’t the first manager they approached over the last week.

After sacking Thomas Frank, there was much speculation over who would replace him at Spurs. While Mauricio Pochettino is thought to be the top target, the fact that he is still in a job with the USA made that very difficult for the Lilywhites.

Instead, the club opted for an interim manager until the end of the season, with Igor Tudor eventually getting the gig.

Fans are torn on Tudor so far, but it’s probably best to reserve judgment until at least after his first game. However, he very nearly didn’t get the job, with Spurs apparently, having a different idea entirely.

Tottenham wanted Abel Ferreira instead

According to a report from ESPN Brazil, Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira was actually the man Tottenham approached before they turned their attention to Tudor.

Interestingly, the report claims Spurs actually reached out to Ferreira about two weeks ago, before Frank was sacked. But, with the Portuguese coach having just signed a contract extension (through to 2027), he did not want to discuss terms with the Lilywhites.

Ferreira has already reportedly rejected Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton and even Chelsea in the past few months. It’s thought he is not a man easily tempted by financial benefits or prestige, and instead prioritises an environment with strong organisation, planning and structure.

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The report adds that Tottenham also considered Robbie Keane, Marco Rose, and Roberto De Zerbi before landing Tudor for the temporary gig.

Will Spurs go back for Ferreira in the summer?

Tudor may have a good record in short-term roles like this one, but he is almost certainly not going to be the Tottenham manager beyond this season.

Instead, it’s thought Spurs will go for a high-profile appointment in the summer. Pochettino would appear to be the ideal candidate in that regard, while De Zerbi is an option that cannot be ruled out.

However, assuming Tottenham can steady the ship and resolve any issues behind the scenes ahead of next season, it could be that Ferreira does become interested in the project here in North London.

The club already know he is not an easy target by any means, but that surely won’t stop them from at least asking again in a few months.

Igor Tudor has received some advice from the other side of North London, with Paul Merson urging Tottenham to play like Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur’s next game is against Arsenal in the Premier League, and Igor Tudor will be hoping to get off to a good start.

Thomas Frank’s biggest criticism was his pragmatic approach, which Tottenham fans often met with boos as they demanded more front-footed.

With Tudor now in charge, his objective is to steady the ship at Spurs and prevent them from getting relegated.

Tottenham urged to mirror Arsenal approach under Igor Tudor

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson outlined what he expects from Igor Tudor, focusing on the urgency of results and the shift in style he believes Tottenham Hotspur must adopt.

He said, “You don’t get that much time at so-called big clubs. You have to get results.

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“Fans get you the sack. Very rarely does a manager get the sack, and all the fans are cheering your name. It’s panic stations now.

“They had to get someone in who was left-field. They’re coming in for 12 games, and if they keep them up, everyone would say ‘of course they were going to stay up’.

“And if they do not, then I do not know where he [Tudor] goes after this.

“But I do not see them going down. I would be shocked. They have got too many good players. They have got to get organised and keep on nicking points.

“When you come in as a new manager, you can sit ten behind the ball. You can do that against Arsenal next week and the crowd is not going to go mad.

“When you are losing week in, week out, you have to attack because you have to win a football match.

“I watch Tottenham and it is like an end-to-end match. They have got to start playing like Arsenal play – they have got to come from a base and nick a point here.

“It will be interesting what Tudor does. He likes them to work hard – that is an absolute must. That is the norm to work hard and then they will go from there.

“So they will stay up, but they have to get it right next time with the next manager.”

Results over style for Spurs in survival push

While Tudor is currently in charge, the aim is not for an attractive brand of football; it is more about steadying the ship.

The former Juventus man is known for keeping his team compact, as he often deploys a 3-4-2-1 formation. However, he does also like a high-energy, high-press within that shape.

At the moment, Spurs need to get results, with the style of play less important as they run the risk of being relegated.

A centre-forward, who is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, looks most likely to end up at their London rivals instead this summer.

After a quiet January window, reports indicate that Spurs may be set for a major spending spree in the summer.

Given their shortage of goals this term, one would expect the Lilywhites to prioritise strengthening their forward line in the summer.

Juventus star, who is out of contract in the summer, has been heavily linked with a move to N17, but one issue may complicate the North Londoners’ pursuit.

Chelsea are the favourites to beat Tottenham to Dusan Vlahovic

A few days ago, it was reported that Spurs and Chelsea are the two front-runners for Vlahovic, who is in the final few months of his deal at the Allianz Arena.

Now, a new report in TEAMtalk has revealed that the Serbian has ‘long harboured ambitions of testing himself in England’ and that desire has only grown over recent years.

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be monitoring his situation alongside the Blues, with the outlet claiming that Spurs view the 26-year-old as the ‘long-term solution to lead their attack’, given his physical presence and proven finishing ability.

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However, it is explained that Tottenham may struggle to land Vlahovic if they do not qualify for the Champions League, which means that the West London club are ‘in the strongest position’ to land the player at this stage.

The publication says that as things stand, Stamford Bridge appears to be the Juve man’s most likely destination in the summer.

Juventus have not given up hope of holding onto Vlahovic

TEAMtalk say that talks over a renewal have stalled between the centre-forward and the Serie A giants for months.

The Old Lady proposed a reduction in Vlahovic’s current £10.4m per year salary, which the striker has been unwilling to accept.

Juve officials remain hopeful of reaching a resolution with the former Fiorentina man, but have agreed to park contract talks until the summer, leaving the door open for the player to exit on a free transfer.

Juventus have joined Inter Milan the race for a senior Tottenham Hotspur star, who has come in for plenty of criticism this season.

Reports indicate that Spurs are eyeing an ambitious squad rebuild in the summer window, and that is arguably a necessity on the back of two poor domestic seasons.

Part of that rebuild may involve upgrading between the sticks as well, with Guglielmo Vicario coming in for plenty of criticism over the course of the season.

It has been widely reported over recent months that Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for the Tottenham number one, and it has now emerged that another Italian club have joined the race.

Juventus set sights on Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

According to a report in Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness), Juventus have now joined the race for the Italy international, amidst doubts over Michele Di Gregorio’s future in Turin.

The report says that Vicario was on the Bianconeri’s wishlist in the past, and his name has now ‘resurfaced’ on their shortlist.

Juventus would jump at the chance to sign the former Empoli man if they are given a chance to do so in the summer.

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The outlet also adds that Inter remain in the race, with Vicario’s name being ‘more than just an idea’ for the Nerazzurri as they look for a new number one.

Vicario is happy at Spurs despite poor form

Interestingly, Gazzetta say that the 29-year-old is ‘happy at Tottenham’ and is enjoying his life in London at the moment.

At the same time, they also say that Vicario would ‘jump at the chance’ to return to Italy in the summer if a decent opportunity opened up.

Tim Sherwood has now questioned the upside of Igor Tudor’s role at Tottenham Hotspur as the former Juventus man aims to steady the ship in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate for results to steady in the coming weeks following the appointment of former Juventus man Igor Tudor.

The club has made its objective clear, stating that it hopes Tudor stabilises performances, maximises the quality within the squad, and competes strongly in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Whether he will stay longer than his short-term contract, set to expire in June, remains to be seen, but the focus is clearly on the games ahead.

Tottenham survival expectations debated as Tim Sherwood delivers verdict on Igor Tudor

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Tim Sherwood addressed the risk attached to Igor Tudor taking the Tottenham Hotspur job, outlining both the potential upside and the severe downside tied to results.

He said: “If he beats Arsenal in the first game, everything’s happy. He might even get the job. There’d be a statue of him.

“It’s going to be difficult. He has no knowledge of the Premier League, and people will say, does that matter? It doesn’t matter if you’re taking a job at the top of the league, but you’re coming in.

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“What is the upside for him? If he finishes 12th, he’s getting no credit. The downside is so catastrophic, would you want your fingerprints all over Tottenham getting relegated from the Premier League?

“Thomas Frank would still be there if it wasn’t for the toxic nature of the fans, and I can totally understand the disgruntlement of the fans, because they’re not getting the results.

“I heard people say they are sleepwalking into the Championship. I think they’ll have enough, even with the injuries, to get out of it, but he will get no credit for that.

“And the downside is so great, it can only fail. He’s getting no credit for keeping Tottenham in the league.”

North London derby sets early tone for Tudor spell

Tudor’s first order of business is to take on Arsenal in the north London derby, and that match will be significant for the club.

A win in his first game in charge will no doubt be a major boost for the former Juventus man as he aims to keep Spurs in the Premier League.

The 47-year-old will now be looking to meet the first-team squad as they attempt to see out the rest of the season.