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Spurs need a win in the Premier League after a disappointing 4-2 loss to Wolves last time out, but third-placed Nottingham Forest stands in their way. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur’s focus may have swiftly shifted to European competition in recent days, but the reality of their domestic woes continues to hover ominously.

Currently languishing in 15th place in the Premier League table, Ange Postecoglou’s men are just two points clear of West Ham United, who sit in 17th.

Their next hurdle comes in the form of a Nottingham Forest side who, unlike Spurs, still harbour dreams of European football next season.

The Midlands outfit, rejuvenated under Nuno Espirito Santo, arrive in north London with ambition and momentum, having pieced together an encouraging run of form that has them eyeing up a top-five finish.

The last meeting between these two sides at the City Ground saw Forest edge a cagey contest 1-0, with the home crowd roaring their side to a gritty win.

When and where is the game?

The Premier League clash will be hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, April 21, 2025. The fixture is scheduled for an 8 pm UK time kick-off.

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How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Spurs vs Nottingham Forest team news

Tottenham have one notable absentee for Thursday, as Heung-min Son is the only one dealing with a foot injury. Radu Dragusin is also injured in the long term with an ACL.

As for Forest, they are set to be without Ola Aina and Tawio Awoniyi, who are nursing long-term injuries, expected to keep them out until May.

Spurs Web prediction

It is going to be a tough encounter and one would expect that Tottenham would build on their impressive display against Frankfurt, but expectations are very low given Spurs’ league form.

Tottenham’s league campaign is over, whereas Forest are very much in the heat of the battle, as they would be hoping to see out their fight to qualify for Europe.

These are two sides with different aspirations, and we’d back the ones who have proven themselves a lot more in the league.

Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on James Maddison ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest after the Tottenham midfielder was forced off with an injury in their win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

James Maddison played a crucial role in the only goal of the game, with the attacking midfielder winning the penalty, which was turned home by Dominic Solanke.

The 28-year-old ran onto a ball over the top of the Frankfurt defence, and he was wiped out by the Bundesliga club’s goalkeeper Kaua Santos after knocking the ball past the Brazilian.

While the referee initially waved play-on, VAR intervened to recommend a review of the incident via the pitch-side monitor, with the referee only needing one look at the replay before showing Santos a yellow card and pointing to the spot.

While Maddison showed bravery to get to the ball first, knowing he was about to be clattered, the incident proved to be the end of the attacking midfielder’s night as he was forced off with an injury just minutes later.

Postecoglou has now revealed that the former Leicester City man is still sore from his knock and admitted that he may miss the clash against Nottingham Forest on Monday.

When asked about the midfielder’s return date, the Spurs boss told Football.London: “We had the day off yesterday as we didn’t get back until the early hours of Friday morning. Madders is probably a bit sore, so a doubt for Monday. Sonny is still out.”

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Tottenham have no need to rush back Maddison or Heung-min Son

With Spurs having only pride to play for in the Premier League, the club’s entire focus will be on the Europa League until the end of the campaign.

That is why Postecoglou’s priority would be to ensure that both James Maddison and Heung-min Son have the best chance of being involved in the semifinal against Bodo/Glimt.

As a result, one would not expect the pair to play any part in the upcoming league matches, with the Australian also likely to rest many of his key men.

Tottenham Hotspur may have to accept a huge loss on a youngster they signed nearly two years ago, as his future at North London is in doubt beyond this summer.

While many of Tottenham’s young guns have seen their reputation blossom out on loan this season, that has not been the case for one man.

Alejo Veliz has endured two disappointing loan spells at Sevilla and Espanyol over the last two seasons, with the striker struggling to get starts under his belt and looking short of confidence at the moment.

Over recent weeks, it has been reported that River Plate are keen on taking Veliz back to Argentine football, with the club allegedly wanting to bring the centre-forward through the door ahead of their Club World Cup campaign this summer.

River Plate could sign Alejo Veliz on a discount

A new report in Bolavip has also credited River Plate with an interest in the Argentine youngster.

The outlet points out that Veliz has struggled this season with just four goals from 1,171 minutes across 24 games for Espanyol so far.

Even though his current deal with Tottenham runs until 2029, it is suggested that he is unlikely to have a place at the North London club next season.

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As a result, a return to Argentine football would be a ‘tempting’ option for Veliz, with River Plate emerging as a potential destination.

The Argentine giants could sign him for a discount as the outlet states that the forward, who was valued at €11m (£9.4m) when he left Rosario Central, is now valued at just €2.8m (£2.4m).

Tottenham actually signed Veliz for £12.9m in 2023, and a sale at £2.4m would result in an 81.5% loss.

Is Veliz ready to call time on his Tottenham career?

While this latest update by Bolavip might be talking up the chances of the forward returning to his home country this summer, other Argentine outlets have suggested that it is unlikely to happen.

This includes an update by TyC Sports two weeks ago, with the publication claiming that Veliz has told River Plate that he intends to continue in Europe.

One Premier League side are now preparing for the possibility of losing their star man this summer after Tottenham Hotspur and others registered an interest in him ahead of the summer.

Adding reinforcement to their forward line is expected to be one of Spurs’ priorities this summer, with some big names expected to depart.

Reports indicate that Richarlison could be on his way out of Tottenham this summer, while rumours also continue to suggest that Heung-min Son’s ten-year spell at Spurs could come to an end.

Additionally, Timo Werner will return to RB Leipzig when his loan spell comes to an end while it is unclear if Tottenham will activate the option to buy Mathys Tel.

A new report has now suggested that Spurs could solve their issues in attack by turning to a striker who has found the back of the net 15 times in the Premier League this season.

Brentford braced for Tottenham offers for Yoane Wissa

This update comes from The Standard, who say that Yoane Wissa’s impressive performances at the Gtech Community Stadium have brought him to the attention of Spurs.

Spurs opened talks for a late Wissa deal in January before eventually landing Mathys Tel. Tottenham are also said to be in the race to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford this summer.

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The report confirms that Tottenham expressed an interest in Wissa in January, while Nottingham Forest had an offer of £22m knocked back, with both clubs potentially set to return with fresh approaches this summer for the Congo international.

In fact, the outlet adds that Brentford are ‘braced for offers’ for Wissa as well as fellow forward, Bryan Mbeumo, with both players attracting interest from several top sides – including Tottenham Hotspur.

Brentford preparing for life after Yoane Wissa

Interestingly, the report explains that the Bees are determined to keep hold of Wissa and Mbeumo, pointing out that Thomas Frank has also said publicly that the pair will not be sold.

However, internally at the club, their stance is not that straightforward, with the West London side resigned to the likelihood of interest in the pair resurfacing.

As a result, the club have already started succession planning for Wissa and Mbeumo, with the publication adding that a high enough offer could prompt the club to sell either player.

Theo Walcott has admitted that he is a huge fan of an English winger who Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be determined to win the race for this summer, likening the youngster to a former Spurs legend as well as a current Premier League great.

It looks clear that Tyler Dibling is set to be one of the most sought-after players of the summer transfer window, now that Southampton’s relegation to the Championship has been confirmed.

The 19-year-old has tormented defences with his wide play all season and unsurprisingly, he is thought to be on the radars of several top sides.

This includes the Lilywhites, with a number of outlets claiming that Tottenham have already held talks with Tyler Dibling.

In fact, some sources have even stated that the Southampton winger is Spurs’ number one target and that Daniel Levy has made it his personal mission to win the race for Dibling.

Theo Walcott makes Dibling comparison with Paul Gascoigne

It remains to be seen if Spurs will be able to get a deal for the Southampton man over the line, but Walcott is certainly a big fan of the winger.

The former Arsenal man, who himself came through the Saints youth set-up, admitted that the teenager reminds him of the likes of Tottenham legend Paul Gascoigne and Man City star Jack Grealish.

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Walcott said about Dibling on the Premier League’s YouTube channel: “Do you know what, he’s the closest to a Gascoigne type or a Grealish type.

“He doesn’t just like to go forward, he likes to track back, the things I would despise, to be honest. He’ll probably end up getting a move sadly, but it’s the sign of an academy that has produced some really good players.”

Tottenham face an uphill task to land Tyler Dibling

While the media rumours were talking up Spurs’ chances of winning the race for the Southampton man until recently, the situation appears to have changed over the last few days.

Earlier this week, it was reported by Florian Plettenberg that Tottenham are now considered ‘outsiders’ in the race for Dibling.

The journalist explained that this was because Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig had entered the race for the 19-year-old, who is thought to be open to moving to Germany.

A fresh report has provided the latest on Tottenham’s managerial search, with the North London club’s hierarchy thought to have discussed a potential move for a Premier League manager ahead of the summer.

Those who have been following Spurs Web’s coverage will be aware that Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Thomas Frank are among the names on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou.

However, over recent days, we have seen reports that Iraola is now leaning towards remaining at Bournemouth for one more season, which comes as a blow to the Lilywhites.

Meanwhile, it has also been claimed by a few sources that Fulham are not willing to let Silva go without a fight, with the Cottagers looking to tie him down to a new contract.

Tottenham have held conversations over Thomas Frank

GiveMeSport now provide the latest on Spurs’ pursuit of Thomas Frank as the club start doing groundwork on potential candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

The outlet says that Frank’s vast experience in the Premier League is a huge tick in his favour as the Lilywhites assess their options.

In fact, it is said that Daniel Levy and other influential figures at Tottenham have discussed the Brentford boss’s name behind the scenes as they contemplate whether to make a move for him.

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The publication points out that Frank has a £9m release clause in his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium, meaning that the Bees would not be able to stop the 51-year-old from leaving if Spurs up the ante.

However, with Ange Postecoglou leading Tottenham to a Europa League semi-final, one would expect Levy to stick with the Australian now, at least until the end of the season.

Tottenham have changed their mind about Oliver Glasner

While Iraola, Silva and Frank have been the names most regularly linked with a Tottenham job, another Premier League manager’s name has now cropped up in a number of reports over the last few days.

It has been claimed by several sources that Spurs are now considering a move for Oliver Glasner after previously overlooking him in 2023.

Ange Postecoglou was in a defiant mood after guiding Tottenham Hotspur to a Europa League semifinal, with the Australian making a very interesting comment about his own future in the post-match press conference.

Spurs dug deep and delivered a performance which was full of fight and character to return with a 1-0 win from Eintracht Frankfurt, which was enough to seal the progression to the final four at the Bundesliga side’s expense.

Heading into the game, the Tottenham boss was under immense pressure as it was widely reported that Postecoglou could be sacked immediately if Spurs exited the Europa League.

It was clear from the celebrations of the 59-year-old and his staff after the full-time whistle just what the win meant, and the Spurs boss was certainly not going to take things lying down in the post-match press conference after his future had been repeatedly put under the scanner.

Ange Postecoglou appears to confirm Tottenham stay… for now

It remains to be seen how long the former Celtic boss will last in the hot seat, as reports indicate that a managerial change is likely at Tottenham this summer.

However, Postecoglou lives to fight another day for the time being and has moved one step closer to becoming the first Tottenham manager since Juande Ramos to win a trophy at the club.

The Spurs boss said after his side’s 1-0 win at Deutsche Bank Park (via ESPN): “Unfortunately, you guys are going to have to put up with me for just a little bit longer. I’m delighted with many things. I’m super proud of the lads — away from home in a quarterfinal against a very good side.

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“We needed to score tonight and show the quality we have and to a man, they were outstanding in such a big game. We’ve earned the right to be in the semi.

“I’m the same manager today that I was yesterday, so if anyone thinks I’m a better coach, I don’t care. It doesn’t affect what I do. Do the players believe in me and do the staff believe in me, that’s all that matters.”

Is Spurs’ name written on the Europa League trophy?

Not only did Spurs manage to eliminate one of the strongest teams remaining in the competition in Eintracht Frankfurt, but the semifinal draw has also been very kind to Tottenham.

They now have a huge opportunity to seal their place in the final in Bilbao, and given all the struggles the team has endured this season, lifting the trophy will be extremely sweet indeed.

Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong at Spurs this season, which is why the players might start believing that the trophy has their name on it.

Tottenham Hotspur have now found out their Europa League semi-final opponent, after securing a 1-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League adventure continues as the Lilywhites saw off Eintracht Frankfurt over two legs in the quarter-finals of the competition.

A Dominic Solanke penalty was more than enough to seal a victory at the Deutsche Bank Park, a ground that was very loud on the night.

The win definitely earns Ange Postecoglou a few more weeks in the Spurs dugout, as in his own words, he now has the chance to do something special.

Tottenham to face Bodo/Glimt in Europa League semi-final

Tottenham’s path to the Europa League final has been revealed, and with the north London club now having to play two more games before a potential final in Bilbao, fans can now begin to dream.

However, it’s not going to be straightforward, as Spurs now know exactly who awaits them in the semi-finals.

Heading into their clash this Thursday, it looked nailed on that Bodo/Glimt would make it through to the semis, holding a 2-0 advantage over Lazio.

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But things took a turn. Lazio clawed their way back, forced penalties, but ultimately fell short, as Bodo/Glimt secured their spot in the final four.

On 1 May 2025, Tottenham will welcome the Norwegian side to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first leg of their semi-final tie, before Ange Postecoglou’s men head to Norway for the return leg on 8 May 2025.

Spurs momentum building ahead of crucial Bodo/Glimt tie

Of course, the Europa League is Tottenham’s saving grace for the remainder of the season. The players have managed to put smiles on the faces of fans, particularly after their impressive display against Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of the quarter-final.

The hope is that they can carry that same momentum into their semi-final clash, keeping the belief alive.

No doubt, it’s been a tough campaign in many ways, but a strong finish in Europe could change the narrative entirely.

What looked like another forgettable season could now become something worth remembering – but it all hinges on getting past Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham Hotspur are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League after a hard-fought 1-0 away victory in Frankfurt saw them claim a 2-1 aggregate win.

Let’s take a look at the five things we learned from Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 Tottenham:

Europa League semi-finalists!

Tottenham fans have had little to cheer about of late, so let’s say it again. Tottenham Hotspur are Europa League semi-finalists! There was plenty of doom and gloom heading into the away game in Frankfurt, with Spurs in poor form and Eintracht so strong at home, but Ange Postecoglou and co overcame the odds. With Tottenham’s season at risk of dying in the torrential German rain, the Lilywhites so marching on into the final four, with hopes of ending their long, long trophy drought still alive.

Tottenham looked absolutely locked in

I know it often feels like lazy analysis, but Tottenham looked like they wanted it tonight. That has not always been the case this season. In fact, it has been the complete opposite of late. Spurs have been going through the motions for the past two months, with some lazy defending and unimaginative attack. Tonight, Tottenham were a team. They looked brave and together and determined.

James Maddison took a whack for the club. Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven threw their bodies on the line time and time again. Dominic Solanke ran his legs into the ground. Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur covered every blade of grass. Guglielmo Vicario made up for his Wolves blunders with a huge save. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie offered the perfect blend of attack vs structure and defence. Even Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson, who didn’t have too much joy going forward, put in such a shift the other way.

It begs the question, where has this level of desire and determination been, but boy are we glad to see it when it counts!

Ange Postecoglou deserves a lot of credit

Postecoglou has been criticised a lot over the last two months – and rightly so at times – but you have to be willing to hand out credit when it’s deserved too. The stick he has often been beaten with this season is that he is too proud to deviate from his high-risk, high-line Ange-ball, no matter the circumstances.

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Tonight, Postecoglou understood the context of the game and the pressure of knockout football and set up a far more sensible system. Spurs still got the ball down and played at times, but they also weren’t afraid to go long, hit the channels, and park the bus when needed. It might not be pretty, but that’s what knockout football is all about. You won’t lift the Europa League trophy without winning a couple of games ugly. Well done, Ange!

Dominic Solanke ends his Tottenham goal drought

Solanke started up front for Tottenham tonight in their biggest game of the season off the back of 11 games without a goal. That is not ideal for any striker. I can’t imagine the pressure Solanke must have felt standing over that penalty in the midst of a goal drought, at the pivotal point of such a gargantuan game. Despite first-choice penalty taker Heung-min Son being back in London, Dom stepped up and dispatched it coolly down the middle, ultimately earning the win and the semi-final qualification.

Forget his goal for a moment, though. Solanke ran through brick walls for every single Tottenham fan watching tonight. He pressed every ball in defence. He ran every channel. He tracked back to help the team at every opportunity. Not a lot of modern-day strikers will give you that kind of intense physical effort across 90 minutes, and Tottenham should feel lucky to have him.

Return of the back four

Believe it or not, that was just the second time Tottenham have been able to field a back four of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie since December 8. That’s how bad the injury crisis has been this season. It’s no coincidence that we just watched one of the most controlled defensive performances all year from the Spurs back line, which resulted in a clean sheet. Even Kevin Danso came off the bench and looked really strong as the Lilywhites switched to a back five in the dying minutes. One could also argue that Djed Spence was unlucky not to miss out.

The half-time whistle has sounded in Germany, signalling the end of the opening forty-five minutes in the Europa League clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur – and it’s now time for our first-half player ratings.

After a poor showing on Sunday afternoon against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur are back in Europa League action for their crucial second-leg quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ange Postecoglou and his players would be hoping to secure a victory at the Deutsche Bank Park Stadium, as a win would keep their hopes of ending Spurs’ 17-year-long trophy drought alive.

Throughout the first half, we analysed each player’s individual performance, rating them on a scale of 1-10. Let’s take a look at our Tottenham player ratings…

Tottenham’s first-half player ratings vs Frankfurt

Guglielmo Vicario: Much better this time from Vicario, who has kept it neat and tidy with his passing – he’s not taking any risks and that is much better than Sunday. He hasn’t been called into any serious action just yet. 6.

Pedro Porro: It’s clear that Tottenham are picking their moments in this game. Porro is very conservative and is barely making overlapping runs; instead, he’s inverting into midfield. He’s been solid defensively and has looked to play long balls from deep – none of which have come off just yet. 6.

Cristian Romero: Romero has tried to play those telling balls from deep, aiming to start attacks and be more direct – it’s positive play from the Argentine. No mistakes so far, a welcome bonus. 6.

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Micky van de Ven: We’ve already seen why he’s such a big part of this Tottenham team – his recovery pace prevented Hugo Ekitike from going through on goal. He’s also been solid when dealing with crosses from Frankfurt. He’s made a difference in defence. 7.

Destiny Udogie: A few overlapping runs from Udogie, and he did have one moment where he was released and allowed to get forward – his cutback, though, didn’t find anyone in the box. 6.

Lucas Bergvall: The midfield is where the game is going to be won, and that battle is an interesting one. So far, it’s been 50/50, and Bergvall is a big part of Tottenham’s engine room. 6.

Rodrigo Bentancur: Bentancur has been quiet but very solid. He’s had to cover for Udogie a few times when the full-back has been caught out of position. The Uruguayan has also been tidy with the ball at his feet, playing passes that keeps the team ticking. 7.5.

James Maddison: At times, he seemed anonymous in this game. However, the few times he had the ball at his feet, he tried to make things happen, and his clever run into the box saw him win a penalty late in the first half. The penalty did come at a cost, as Maddison had to be subbed off after a collision with the Frankfurt goalkeeper. 7.

Brennan Johnson: In that opening forty-five, we saw flashes of Johnson’s pace as he carried the ball from deep and delivered a cutback that found Tel – but the young wide man scuffed his effort. 5.

Dominic Solanke: No goals yet, but there’s loads of desire and energy in his game tonight. He’s going for every ball and pressing with intent. He finally got his goal from the penalty spot. 7.5.