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Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted the chances of Tottenham Hotspur coming away with a vital win at home to Leeds United on Monday.

Spurs made significant strides in their quest for league safety with their 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa last week, but with West Ham still right on their heels, only 2 points behind, the job is far from over.

Their upcoming home game against Leeds United will be a great opportunity to extend their advantage of their East End rivals, who are still awaiting a visit from league frontrunners Arsenal. Depending on the results across London, West Ham could find themselves 5 points adrift by the conclusion of this round of fixtures.

Spurs should not be expecting an easy game, however. With 11 points from their last 5 fixtures, the northern club is in second-best form in the league.

Opta has Tottenham as strong favourites to beat Leeds United at home

Opta’s advanced Supercomputer predicts that a Spurs win is the most likely outcome from their league game against Leeds.

The Lilywhites’ chances to beat Leeds stand at 51.5%, and conversely, has Leeds winning at 26.5%.

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The Supercomputer deems a draw as the least likely result at 22%, despite Leeds having the second most draws in the league (13).

What can Spurs expect from an overperforming Leeds side?

Both Tottenham and Leeds will come into the game full of confidence. While Spurs begin to find their feet under Roberto De Zerbi, with both results and underlying numbers trending in a positive direction, Leeds have been a consistently dangerous side for the entirety of the season.

Daniel Farke’s men have recently all but secured Premier League survival with a convincing 3-1 win over relegated Burnley, as their 43 points have them comfortably sitting at 14th.

Tottenham are now stepping up their pursuit of Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke despite growing competition from Premier League rivals.

There is no denying that Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to strengthen their squad this summer after what has been an abysmal season so far.

Spurs are currently battling relegation, and many will believe that, should they avoid the drop this campaign, the Lilywhites will look to ensure they do not find themselves in a similar position again.

Reports have already suggested that work is being done to improve the squad. Spurs Web has reported on Tottenham’s verbal agreement with Marco Senesi and the north London club’s agreement with Robertson, deals which hinge on Spurs securing their Premier League status.

Tottenham step up Jan Paul van Hecke transfer pursuit

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham are not looking to stop there as they continue to target defensive reinforcements.

Spurs Web has already reported on Spurs’ interest in Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, and TeamTalk now claims Tottenham are preparing to intensify their pursuit of the defender.

This comes despite strong interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool, who have also made enquiries in recent weeks and are prepared to invest.

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Van Hecke has been one of Brighton’s standout performers this season, helping form a defensive unit pushing for a European place. Many Spurs fans will also remember his assist against Tottenham a few weeks ago, following Kevin Danso’s error.

With competition increasing, it is understood that Roberto De Zerbi could give Tottenham an edge after previously working with the centre-back, and the connection between the pair is expected to prove decisive.

Spurs could reunite Jan Paul van Hecke with Bart Verbruggen

TeamTalk further reports that Spurs would ideally like to pair Van Hecke with Bart Verbruggen if conditions allow.

Spurs Web has already reported that Guglielmo Vicario has given the green light to Inter Milan, who are keen to secure his services this summer.

Bart Verbruggen could emerge as a replacement for the Italian, and it is now claimed that both he and Van Hecke would be open to reuniting with De Zerbi in north London.

Roberto De Zerbi has now sent a clear message regarding Archie Gray’s reduced minutes at Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian outlining exactly how he views the youngster despite his diminished role in recent weeks.

There has been an obvious shift in approach at Tottenham Hotspur since Roberto De Zerbi took charge of the club a few months ago.

Before his appointment, there was a clear reliance on younger players, particularly Archie Gray in midfield, but that has since eased.

Instead, the Italian has placed greater trust in the more experienced figures within the squad, resulting in reduced minutes for players such as Gray under the new Tottenham manager.

Roberto De Zerbi opens up on Archie Gray’s Tottenham future

Under both Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor, Gray made 17 starts, but under De Zerbi, he has started just once, with most of his appearances coming from the bench.

Bergvall, meanwhile, has struggled with injuries for much of the season and has therefore seen limited game time, a trend that has continued under De Zerbi despite the midfielder also managing one start.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s clash against Leeds United – where the Lilywhites will welcome Gray’s former side to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – De Zerbi discussed the youngster’s lack of minutes and the role he believes suits him best.

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The Tottenham boss told football.london: “He’s very young. Big potential as a player. I think he can become the future. I’m sure he can become the future of this club, the captain of this club.

“He has to understand better what will be his position on the pitch because he can play in a lot of positions but I would like him more specific in his positions. We are working with him on that with individual meetings.”

Spurs youngster faces battle for regular starts

De Zerbi’s comments will certainly ease concerns from a section of the fanbase who would have been wondering why one of the best performers from earlier in the season has been limited to cameos off the bench.

However, we can learn from those substitute appearances about the position De Zerbi is looking to deploy Gray in.

In his one start under De Zerbi, we saw the Italian use Gray as the defensive midfield player shielding the backline. In the clash against Brighton, we saw Gray replace Yves Bissouma and form a partnership with Rodrigo Bentancur in the pivot role.

He was an unused substitute in the last two games for Spurs, and that really is down to the competition in the squad. The youngster will certainly have to prove himself under the Italian if he is to earn a starting berth once more.

Fresh reports have now revealed Joao Palhinha’s stance on joining Tottenham Hotspur permanently as his loan spell nears its conclusion.

Tottenham Hotspur certainly have a decision to make regarding two players currently on loan in north London – Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha.

A few months ago, that decision would have been unanimous, with both players expected to return to their parent clubs, but recent displays may now force Spurs into a rethink.

The pair, especially Joao Palhinha, have looked impressive under Roberto De Zerbi. Palhinha scored a goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers and was one of Tottenham’s better performers in the clash with Aston Villa.

Tottenham learn Joao Palhinha stance on permanent transfer

Spurs Web has reported that Tottenham have a £22m option-to-buy clause included in Palhinha’s loan deal should they decide to make the move permanent.

We also recently reported that Spurs could also secure a discount for Palhinha this summer, with reports claiming he has no future at Bayern Munich, which could open the door for negotiations.

GIVEMESPORT has now shed light on Palhinha’s stance regarding a long-term stay in north London. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the 31-year-old is open to remaining at Tottenham regardless of the division they are in.

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Commenting on the situation, Jacobs said, “Joao Palhinha has kind of come full circle. So it is very difficult to predict. In the first few months, Tottenham were adamant they were going to trigger the option to buy because he started really well, then it tapered off, and it was trending towards not signing him permanently.

“Now in these last few games and under De Zerbi the mood has shifted again. What I can tell you with Palhinha is, if it is up to the player, he wants to stay, and that will likely also be the case, even if Tottenham go down, because Palhinha’s move to Tottenham was about returning to England. It was about being in London.

“There are family reasons why he wants to stay too. So Tottenham can feel very in control of that situation, because Palhinha does not, I am told, fall into the category of a player that will just want to jump ship.”

Spurs face major Joao Palhinha transfer decision

Palhinha has certainly shown over the last few games that he is willing to fight for Tottenham’s Premier League status.

In the 2-1 win over Aston Villa, the Portuguese midfielder was visibly celebrating tackles and free-kicks won, showing the level of commitment he has brought to the side in recent weeks.

There is every reason to believe that, with the Bayern Munich man in the squad, Spurs can avoid relegation with three games left to play.

The bigger question, however, is whether Tottenham will be willing to spend £20m on a player now into his 30s and approaching the latter stages of his peak years.

Oxford United fans have sent emotional farewell messages to Tottenham Hotspur youngster Will Lankshear following his standout loan spell in South East England.

The Championship season has now come to an end, meaning a few Tottenham Hotspur stars out on loan in the second division will be heading back to north London.

One such player is Will Lankshear, who spent the last few months with Oxford United and produced a solid campaign for the Championship side.

The Spurs youngster scored 12 goals – the most for the club – in 46 appearances and will return to north London with far more experience ahead of next season.

This also marks Lankshear’s most prolific loan spell to date, following a rather disappointing stint with West Brom during the second half of last season.

Spurs youngster Will Lankshear thanked by Oxford United fans after loan spell

Taking to social media, Oxford United’s official account sent an appreciative message to the forward, thanking him for his contribution to their season despite their failure to stay in the division following a 22nd-place finish, which sees them relegated to League One.

Their statement read: “We can confirm that Will Lankshear has returned to his parent club, Tottenham Hotspur. Will made 46 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and earning our 2025/26 Golden Boot.

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“A fantastic addition to the squad from the moment he arrived, Will embraced everything it means to represent Oxford United. Wishing you all the very best for the future, Will! You’ll always be a Yellow.”

Not only were the club appreciative, but the fans were also quick to send their thanks while reacting to the statement on X. One fan wrote: “Thank you for everything”, while another added: “Well done Will, and thanks for all you did United and fans.” A third commented: “Even after Millwall I was still dreading this post”, while a fourth supporter labelled him a legend for his goal at Fratton Park, writing: “Scored the goal to keep you up at Fratton Park. What a legend.”

Another simply stated: “Never fall in love with a loan player…”, while one more added: “Golden boy….. Harry Kane Jr.” Another supporter wished him well by saying: “Best of luck to Will. He did a fantastic job for us and really seemed to care about the club. He deserves to have a bright future and I am sure he will.”

Tottenham could benefit from Will Lankshear’s progress

Lankshear will return to north London but remains ineligible to help Tottenham for the rest of the campaign.

Spurs could certainly do with more help in attack, given they currently have just three fully fit recognised forwards, but registration rules mean Lankshear cannot offer any assistance.

However, the youngster can begin training with the senior side under Roberto De Zerbi, giving himself a head start ahead of next season.

He will no doubt be aiming to make a strong impression during this short spell as Tottenham weighs up the next step in his development.

Tottenham Hotspur have now been tipped for a Champions League push next season as Jamie O’Hara makes a rather bold claim about Roberto De Zerbi.

Roberto De Zerbi has certainly brought back some feel-good factor and belief to N17 after just four games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

It is not hard to see why, as he has already secured more victories this calendar year (2) than the last two Tottenham managers combined (0).

De Zerbi’s recent 2-1 win over Aston Villa has also lifted Spurs out of the relegation zone with three games remaining, as they continue their fight to avoid the drop to the Championship.

That result also marked the first time Tottenham have recorded back-to-back wins this season since doing so at the start of the campaign in August.

Tottenham tipped for Champions League push

Spurs are now the favourites, ahead of West Ham United, to avoid the drop according to Opta’s odds. Should that happen, it will not surprise many, given the Lilywhites’ form and their relatively kind fixtures compared to West Ham.

With Spurs out of the drop zone, Jamie O’Hara has now started to look ahead to what next season could hold for Tottenham, speaking on Sky Sports, where he outlined his belief in De Zerbi’s impact and ambitions for the club.

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O’Hara first spoke about De Zerbi’s influence and why he believes Spurs can be a threat next season, saying: “Now, we have got the manager, this manager Roberto De Zerbi can take this club I believe… well I think next season, if we stay up, I know this is a big statement, if we stay up with Roberto De Zerbi we will be dangerous next season. I think we will get Champions League football.”

Expanding on what he meant by Spurs being dangerous, he added: “Dangerous means we have got a proper manager in charge.”

When discussing whether Tottenham could find themselves in trouble again, O’Hara remained confident, stating: “I reckon we can get in the Champions League…”

He then dismissed suggestions of a more modest finish, adding: “What do you mean top ten… next season I think we get Champions League football. We will not have European football, listen I am saying all this, we have got to stay up, let us forget all that, we have got to stay up.”

Finally, on the jump from a relegation battle to a top-four push, he concluded: “He will get it right.”

Roberto De Zerbi belief is not without foundation despite the current fight

The Italian has signed a five-year deal and aims to see it out regardless of the division Tottenham find themselves in.

Nonetheless, there is no denying that Spurs and De Zerbi will prefer those years to be spent in the Premier League, as his task is to restore Tottenham to their best.

The talk of securing Champions League football is not far-fetched, given he managed a top-six finish with Brighton and Hove Albion in his first season in charge.

Indeed, if Spurs strengthen their squad and have no European football to contend with, he could reach those heights. However, as O’Hara stated, there is no need to get too far ahead, with plenty still to play for this season.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have expressed strong concerns over sporting director Johan Lange’s involvement in contract talks with Luka Vuskovic.

Luka Vuskovic’s future has been the subject of intense discussion in recent months, with the defender currently out on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga.

The centre-back has impressed for the newly promoted side, with statistics showing that Vuskovic has been one of the best centre-backs in Europe’s top five leagues this season.

As such, interest in the on-loan Spurs star has been on the rise, with several sides in Spain and Germany keen on landing the 19-year-old Croat.

Tottenham move to secure Luka Vuskovic future as Johan Lange visits

Spurs Web believes that Luka Vuskovic could be key for Tottenham next season, regardless of the division they find themselves in, as they eye a rebuild.

Tottenham are well aware of the teenager’s talent, and fresh reports now claim that efforts have been made by Spurs to secure his future.

It has since been revealed that Tottenham are ready to offer Vuskovic a bumper new contract, with Spurs director of football Johan Lange travelling to Hamburg recently to speak with the player about his future in north London.

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That is positive news for the Lilywhites, but fans are far from convinced about the club finding any success in landing a deal with the teenager, given the involvement of sporting director Johan Lange.

Taking to X to express their concerns, one fan said: “Johan Lange needs to back the F off and do not destroy anything more of this club. Enough is enough. Go back to Copenhagen and the Superliga.”

Another supporter added: “This would have hit so much harder if Lange was not mentioned,” while a third commented: “The first thing this club needs to do is f**k Lange off out of it.”

A fourth fan believed that Vuskovic will be key to a rebuild, stating: “Bring in Senesi, bring back Vuskovic and sell Romero to invest in the attack. Job done.”

Another added: “If Lange has spoken to him then we will probably lose him,” while one more opined: “If Lange went it means the lad is probably signing for someone else,” and a final supporter stated: “Lange could not build an IKEA garden set, let alone a squad that can challenge for Europe – get that clown out.”

Spurs recruitment concerns grow amid Johan Lange criticism

It is clear from the comments from Tottenham fans that many have lost faith in the club’s recruitment team.

The reaction towards Johan Lange is in stark contrast to what it was when Fabio Paratici was in charge, with many supporters speaking fondly of his recruitment. It is not hard to see why, as many of Paratici’s signings still form the current spine of this Tottenham team.

Spurs Web have reported on Spurs’ continued interest in securing the services of another sporting director as they look to operate with a two-director model.

Several names have been on their radar, including Sebastian Kehl, Dougie Freedman and Paul Winstanley, yet no agreement has been reached with any.

Journalist Tom Barclay has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have already made decisions on the futures of a couple of their senior players.

It has been widely reported that Spurs are expected to undertake an ambitious rebuild of their squad this summer after two back-to-back poor seasons domestically.

Roberto De Zerbi is expected to have plenty of power in reshaping Tottenham’s squad, ahead of his first full season in charge at N17.

For the moment, the Italian will be focused on ensuring the club remains in the Premier League, but it has now been revealed that plans are already underway at the club for the summer window.

Tottenham have two deals lined up and another one is on the cards

The Sun’s Tom Barclay has now confirmed what other sources have reported regarding Tottenham’s interest in Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi and Liverpool’s Andy Robertson.

He claims that Spurs have already ‘lined up’ deals for both the centre-back and the left-back, as long as they remain in the Premier League.

The journalist also confirms that Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave Tottenham after three years at North London, with Manchester City’s James Trafford and Brighton stopper Bart Verbruggen being the top targets to replace the Italian.

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Big changes expected in the Spurs backline

Interestingly, Jacobs claims that only one of Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven is expected to leave Tottenham at the end of the season.

The journalist adds that Radu Dragusin could also be sold by the Lilywhites after struggling for game time since returning from his ACL injury.

He suggests that the departure of one of Tottenham’s first-choice centre-backs and Dragusin could free up a pathway for Luka Vuskovic to become a key figure for De Zerbi’s men.

Roberto De Zerbi has now provided an injury update on his Tottenham Hotspur squad ahead of their Premier League encounter with Leeds United.

Attention now turns to the game between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United on Monday night, as Spurs continue their fight to remain in the Premier League.

A few weeks ago, this encounter would have been dubbed a relegation six-pointer, but as it stands, Daniel Farke’s men have played themselves out of immediate danger by securing vital wins in their last four league games.

While Leeds are mathematically still in the relegation fight, there is no denying that Spurs and West Ham United are the two sides who are most of risk of losing their Premier League status.

Tottenham simply need a win over Daniel Farke’s men if they are to boost their survival hopes, while West Ham face Arsenal on Sunday.

Tottenham’s injury issues have dominated their season

Coming into this home encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping he is not dealt any further injury blows.

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Ahead of the 2-1 win over Aston Villa, the Italian lost both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to season-ending injuries, but showed his tactical acumen in how he set his side up to deal with their absences.

However, while those two were unavailable, Spurs also welcomed back Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr, who returned to the Tottenham squad.

That now leaves Spurs with eight players sidelined, with Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert and Guglielmo Vicario all unavailable. James Maddison could once again be named on the bench, but is unlikely to feature.

The head coach told Football.London when asked about Maddison and Solanke: “I am thinking about James Maddison because I am watching a top, top player.

“Maybe he is not ready yet to play not as a physical condition, but for the rhythm or intensity of the game, you are playing in Premier League, most difficult league in the world for rhythm and intensity.

“About Solanke, he is improving very quickly. I don’t know if for this game.”

Vicario is still sidelined as he continues to recover from hernia surgery, and De Zerbi has now provided an update on the Italian shot-stopper.

He added: “No Vicario is not ready yet. I don’t know what will be the plan. He’s suffering because he would like to help the team and his team-mates. But he’s not available yet.”

The latest developments at Chelsea could be good news for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their London derby at Stamford Bridge in two weeks.

Tottenham now have their fate in their own hands after two back-to-back wins over Wolves and Aston Villa saw them move out of the bottom three.

According to Opta’s Supercomputer, Spurs are now big favourites to avoid the drop, with the Hammers now likely to join Burnley and Wolves in the Championship next season.

That is partly down to the fact that Tottenham have an easier end to the season than West Ham on paper, but the Lilywhites do have one extremely tough fixture coming up.

Chelsea fans organise a protest ahead of their clash against Tottenham

Spurs travel to Stamford Bridge on March 19 for their penultimate game of the season, with the result potentially set to have a huge bearing on the relegation fight.

Chelsea fans would love nothing more than to see their side relegating Tottenham, but the Blues have been in poor form of late, which is why De Zerbi’s men may go to West London hopeful of picking up a win.

The Athletic have now revealed that Chelsea fans have organised a protest during the big London derby.

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A Chelsea fan group have now confirmed plans for their fans to turn their back on the pitch at 22 minutes as a means to express their discontent at the mismanagement of the ownership and leadership structure.

Tottenham fans know exactly what that feels like, and there could potentially be a toxic atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, particularly if the Lilywhites take the lead early, given the anger against the Chelsea owners.

With the West London club seemingly in turmoil, Spurs will look to take advantage and pick up their first win at Chelsea since 2018.

Pressure could be off the Spurs by the time they play Chelsea

Arsenal will be extremely motivated to pick up a win at the London Stadium on Sunday, especially after seeing Man City drop points against Everton.

If Mikel Arteta’s men beat West Ham, Tottenham will have a golden chance to go four points above the Hammers when they take to the field against Leeds on Monday.

That would essentially be a five-point gap, given Spurs’ much superior goal difference, which could take the pressure off the Lilywhites ahead of their trip to West London.